Herbert A. Osber, 87, of West Hartford, much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.
Herbert was born on June 30, 1931, in Hartford. He graduated from UCONN and served in the US Army with an Honorable Discharge. Herb married the love of his life, Millie, in 1954. He worked for the State as a Fair Hearings Officer, and retired after 34 years. In retirement, Herb was an avid card player, loved current events, was an active member of the Jewish War Veterans and enjoyed the social events at the Court of Saint James where he leaves many close friends.
Herb is survived by his adoring wife of 64 years, Millie (Zucker) Osber, his son, Douglas and wife, Stacie Osber of Glastonbury; and his daughter, Elyse Lassoff of Orlando, FL. He is also survived by his adoring grandchildren, Jennifer Flores, Amanda and Graham Gill, Jessica and Megan Osber and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 18, at 11:00 at Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT. Burial with military honors will be held at Kol Haverim Cemetery, Jordan Lane, Wethersfield, CT. The family will be receiving guests at the home of Doug and Stacie Osber, Glastonbury, after the burial and Saturday evening.
To share a memory, please visit www.weinsteinmortuary.com. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Association.
