Russell Rollins

April 24, 2005

Russell Rollins of New Britain passed away Sunday unexpectedly at New Britain General Hospital. He was born in New Britain and attended local schools. He was the son of the late Harold and Edith ( Johnson) Rollins. He leaves his beloved wife of 53 years Helen ( Rutkauskas) Rollins. He was the former owner of Bergomi Auto Body in New Britain for many years until his retirement. He was a World War II Army Veteran (European Theater) during the Battle of the Bulge. A member of St. Andrews Church he was a collector in church for many years. A member of the American Legion Post #6, The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #511, Catholic War Veterans Post # 1650, The T.G.M. Northwestern Veterans, Elks Lodge 957. Besides his wife Helen he leaves one daughter and son in law Dawn and Patrick Dorsey of New Britain. The light of his life and his pride and joy his 2 grandchildren Erin and Justin Dorsey. One brother George Rollins of California, two sisters Marion Ronczka of New Britain and June Sobell of New Jersey and one aunt,several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services will be held on Thursday 9:15am from Venskunas Funeral Home 670 Stanley St. for a 10am Mass of Christian Burial at St. Andrews Church. Burial with military honors will be in St Mary Cemetery. The flag will be presented to his wife Helen. Calling hours will be on Wednesday from 5-8pm. The Elks will have a ritual at 7pm at the Venskunas Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrews Church 396 Church St. New Britain, Conn. 06051. For online condolences please visit www.venskunasfuneralhome.com.