Obituary of Patrick Braham

Patrick Braham, 69, of New Britain, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Jersey City, NJ, March 19, 1941, he was a son of the late Francis J. and Helen (Babula) Braham. He has lived in New Britain for fifty years. Patrick was employed at Fafnir Bearing Co. for many years and worked for five years at New England Air Foil in Farmington. He was the past Vice Commander of the TGM Northwestern Veterans Club, a member of the Spartans Club, was very active with the UAW Local 133, serving as a Shop Chairman of the Union, was a sergeant at arms for the City of New Britain under Mayor William McNamara, and served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Patrick is survived by his wife Ellen (Hinchcliffe) Braham, his children Lee and her husband James Chiodo of Berlin, Patrick and his wife Jan Braham of Whittier, CA, Maureen and her husband Sonny Frazier of Southington, and Jennifer and her husband Phil Smith of Plainville; six grandchildren, one great grandchild, a sister Diane and her husband John Hern of Fox, Arkansas. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert Braham. Funeral Services and Burial with full Military Honors will be held on Friday at 11:00 AM at the Fairview Cemetery, 120 Smalley St. New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Homes For Our Troops, 6 Main Street Taunton, MA 02780.