Hazel R. Battistini Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Hazel (Robbins) Battistini, 85 of West Hartford, loving wife of Robert Battistini lost her battle to cancer on Saturday July 2, 2022. Hazel was born May 29, 1937 in Chatham, MA where she resided for 7 years until her father accepted a job with Pratt and Whitney. She was a graduate of East Hartford High School and accepted an Administrative role at Pratt and Whitney where she worked for 37 years. Hazel then worked part-time for Dr. Robert Galvin & Dr. David Mintill until she finally retired for good at 70. In August 1971, she married Robert and they moved to West Hartford where they resided for over 50 years. Hazel was always full of life and would always be a willing participant. Her hobbies included duckpin bowling, bridge, traveling & spending time with her family where she hosted many family gatherings. Hazel was also an avid lover of animals especially her beloved dogs, Polky and Shammy. She is preceded in death by her sister, Joyce R. Potter and brother-in-law Frank H. Potter. Besides Robert, Hazel is survived by her sister and best friend, Helen R. Varner and Brother in-law, Bud of East Hartford; brother- in -law Daniel Battistini and wife Tootie of Wethersfield. She is also survived by her niece, Karen Garrett and husband EJ of Windsor Locks, niece, Kimberly Varner of Tipperary, Ireland; nephew, Brian Varner of Suffield and cousin, Crayton “Nick” Nickerson of Chatham, MA. Hazel adored her Triplet great nieces, Meah, Emaleigh and nephew Michael and loved visiting them in Ireland and when they came to visit her in the USA. Hazel also loved spending time with her great niece, Avery and great nephews, Owen and Jackie. Family and friends who's lives Hazel touched are invited to Rose Hill Funeral Home 580 Elm St. Rocky Hill, CT, Thursday, July 07, 2022 from 10:00am to 11:00am with services starting at 11:00am and burial to follow in the Rose Hill Memorial Park.

Hazel R. Battistini

May 29, 1937 - July 2, 2022