ROBERT J. HUCK

May 12, 1935 - August 23, 2008

Robert J. Huck, 73, of Southington, CT died on Saturday (August 23, 2008) at The Hospital of Central Connecticut . He was born on May 12 (Mother’s Day), 1935 in New Britain where he later attended the local schools. He spent a good deal of his life as an independent long-haul trucker and later was employed by the firm of Tomasso Brothers, Inc., the company from which he retired some eight years ago. He spent his retirement years enjoying the two activities at which he spent the greater portion of his life – golf and trap shooting. He was an active participant in his early years in many of the tournaments held at the New Britain Golf Course. His trap shooting likewise brought him to various tournaments around the country. He is survived by his son, Robert Jay Huck and his wife, Cheryl; his brother, Richard Huck and his wife, Linda; one niece and five nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, George J. Huck; and by his parents, George J. Huck Sr. and Helen (Dongveskis) Huck. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August, 27, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Andrews Church in New Britain with a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in Saint Mary’s Cemetery in New Britain. The Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St in New Britain is in charge of arrangements. To send online condolences plz go to www.venskunasfuneralhome.com.