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Adolf

('Al')

Kadden

Obituary

Adolf ‘Al’ Kadden, 97, of Boynton Beach, FL and West Hartford, CT, died Friday, March 21, 2014. He was the husband of the late Frieda (Wasserman) Kadden. Born in Germany, he was the youngest of five children of the late Salomon and Malchen (Goldshmid) Kadden. He served in the US Army during World War II. A skilled and enthusiastic salesman who always had a joke to tell, Al owned Victor Manufacturing Co. in West Hartford, a wholesale plumbing and heating supply company. After he sold it, he worked as a salesman for the Ray Murray Company until he retired at 83. He was a member of Congregation B’nai Tikvoh- Sholom of Bloomfield, where he was a past president. His family was his greatest joy, and he was always eager to help a friend or relative in need. He leaves two sons, Jack Kadden and his wife Ellen of Fairfield, and Ralph Kadden and his wife Louise of West Hartford; his sister, Gerda Lion of West Hartford; his companion, Paula Goldberg of Boynton Beach, Fl. and West Hartford; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 24, 2014, in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi James Rosen officiating. Interment will follow in Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshoh Cemetery, Club House Rd., Windsor. Shiva will be observed Monday following the interment through Sunday at his home, 327 Fern St., West Hartford, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Mazon or the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Al, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: David Shack

From Farmington, CT

Posted On: March 23, 2014

Our hearts are saddened with grief over the loss of our former neighbor and good friend "Big Al". He was my model for growing old gracefully and I will miss his great sense of humor and the jokes he would tell us. When we would visit our benches at Elizabeth Park, after stopping off at Frieda's bench, we would often stop over for a short visit with Al. We loved him as a neighbor and as a friend and still talk about his 95th birthday celebration which was a great honor. All in attendance heard how wonderful he was to both family and friends. That was an occasion often given after a person's death but Al got to hear how he affected so many lives while he was still alive. I want to public ally thank his sons for making that celebration possible. My wife and I loved your dad and will always remember him in our thoughts. We already miss him so much. May you rest in peace my friend.

From: Joan Nassivera

From Fort Lee, NJ

Posted On: March 23, 2014

I will always remember Mr. Kadden in his convertible at Groton. Although I did not know him well, I felt as if I did because of all the wonderful, loving stories about him that his son Jack, my colleague at The New York Times, has told over the years. When I learned that Al had died, I felt as if I too had lost a beloved relative. My heartfelt condolences to Jack, Ellen, Sarah, David, Peter and all of the Kadden family.

From: Julie (Hahn) Casway

From Boynton Beach, Fl

Posted On: March 22, 2014

I have many fond memories of Al when he ran my father's company- the Arthur Hahn Company. He was a tough business man, but also a kind person. I also remember him from Tikvoh Chadoshah where I was Bat Mitzvahed. we shared many years together.

From: The Louis Petrunti family

From Winsted ,, Ct

Posted On: March 24, 2014

Dear Ones , My late husband Louie And Al had a wonderful friendship---that spanded many of their business years .Al was a thoughtful joyful soul! Our Family loved him . We shall miss you DearAl, but are confident that a reunion with Louie is coming, Bless you for all your kindnesses !
Rest in Peace- the LouiePetrunti Family
Mildred. &Children --Rocco -Roxanne-Cherylanne and Luanne

From: Edith and Irving Levin

From Newington, Ct

Posted On: March 24, 2014

Kadden Family and Paula,

So sorry for the loss of Al. Our thoughts are with you. We had many fine times with Al and he will be missed.

Edith and Irving Levin

From: Carole and Mike Wice

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: March 22, 2014

Al was always"MrKadden" to us. I worked for him when I was 20 years old until the birth of ourfirst son. I remember Al and Frieda visiting me at the hospital! I returned to work for him 10 years later to enjoy his endless jokes. He was quite a guy. Sorryforyour loss.

From: ellen shanley kurowski

From west hartford, CT

Posted On: April 3, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to all of Al's family, and to Paula. "Big Al" was a wonderful neighbor - a friend, a gentleman, and a source of humor and warmth.
We will miss him.
Ellen, John and Jamie Kurowski

From: Joan Leopold Glazier

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: March 22, 2014

Al and Frieda were longtime friends of my aunt and uncle, Irene and Max Leopold. Irene died this past January at 99 year of age. Irene missed Frieda through these past years. Al was always ready to be of help with advice and getting appliamces. He was a very warm,caring person.

From: Jeff Israel

From Bristol, CT

Posted On: March 22, 2014

All the fond memories… it was only after many years had passed and it seemed that I was catching up in age, that I felt I could address “Mr. Kadden” as Al. Al was always a friendly soul that I could count on for a strong handshake, a big smile and a funny story.
Our family will miss him dearly as we were very close with the Kadden family our whole lives. We send our deepest thoughts, prayers and condolences to the entire Kadden family, and will be thinking of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives.

Sincerely,

Jeff and Pat Israel and family

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