Obituary for George A. Chaves
George A. Chaves, 65 , died unexpectedly February 3, 2022 at his home in East Windsor, son of Agostinho and Irondina Chaves.
George was born May 29, 1956 in Santa Maria, Azores and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1967. He graduated from A.I. Prince Technical School, Class of 1973 specializing in carpentry. George was a member of the carpenter’s union for his entire 40 plus year career. George enjoyed crafting and often could be found tinkering in his workshop or traveling to craft fairs to sell his crafts and make new friends. He was known for his dedication to hard work, but also loved to let loose. An avid sports fan, George would always take the opportunity to watch or attend games with friends and family, cheering on his beloved Cowboys, Mets or UConn Huskies. George especially loved spending time and playing with his Grandchildren whenever he had the opportunity. Teaching them new things, taking them new places or showing them things he had made always brought a youthful grin to his face, as if he saw the world through their eyes. George was a kind and generous man and will be remembered for always being willing to help a friend or family member in need. He would often selflessly use his time, knowledge and craftsmanship to enrich the lives of the people around him.
George is survived by his son Michael Chaves and his partner Adrienne Chickosky of Vernon and daughter Sabrina Hutchings and her husband Randy Hutchings of Vernon; four grandchildren, Lorelei Hutchings, Randy Hutchings Jr., Everly Chaves and Moxie Chaves; two brothers Fernando Chaves and his wife Karen and Edward Chaves and his wife Darlene; two sisters Berta Scott and Elia Conge as well as many nieces and nephews.
A public viewing will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 between the hours of 4pm-7pm at the Bassinger & Dowd Funeral Home, 37 Gardner Street in East Windsor CT. Interment will be at Mount Saint Benedicts Cemetery in Bloomfield, CT on Saturday February 12, 2022 at 11 am. All family and friends are welcome to join and celebrate his life. For online condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.
George was born May 29, 1956 in Santa Maria, Azores and immigrated to the United States with his family in 1967. He graduated from A.I. Prince Technical School, Class of 1973 specializing in carpentry. George was a member of the carpenter’s union for his entire 40 plus year career. George enjoyed crafting and often could be found tinkering in his workshop or traveling to craft fairs to sell his crafts and make new friends. He was known for his dedication to hard work, but also loved to let loose. An avid sports fan, George would always take the opportunity to watch or attend games with friends and family, cheering on his beloved Cowboys, Mets or UConn Huskies. George especially loved spending time and playing with his Grandchildren whenever he had the opportunity. Teaching them new things, taking them new places or showing them things he had made always brought a youthful grin to his face, as if he saw the world through their eyes. George was a kind and generous man and will be remembered for always being willing to help a friend or family member in need. He would often selflessly use his time, knowledge and craftsmanship to enrich the lives of the people around him.
George is survived by his son Michael Chaves and his partner Adrienne Chickosky of Vernon and daughter Sabrina Hutchings and her husband Randy Hutchings of Vernon; four grandchildren, Lorelei Hutchings, Randy Hutchings Jr., Everly Chaves and Moxie Chaves; two brothers Fernando Chaves and his wife Karen and Edward Chaves and his wife Darlene; two sisters Berta Scott and Elia Conge as well as many nieces and nephews.
A public viewing will be held Friday, February 11, 2022 between the hours of 4pm-7pm at the Bassinger & Dowd Funeral Home, 37 Gardner Street in East Windsor CT. Interment will be at Mount Saint Benedicts Cemetery in Bloomfield, CT on Saturday February 12, 2022 at 11 am. All family and friends are welcome to join and celebrate his life. For online condolences please visit www.pietrasfuneralhome.com.