Merrill Lieberman, 90 years of age, of Cottonwood Drive, Avon, died Thursday, (August 29, 2013). He was the husband of the late June (Kurland) Lieberman. Born in Middletown, CT, he was the son of the late Jacob and Sarah (Lesser) Lieberman, He was a co-founder of Merrill Industries, Inc., a packaging company located in Ellington, CT. Merrill was a member of Beth El Temple of West Hartford, and a supporter of and contributor to may religious and civic organizations. He served as an officer in the Merchant Marines and was a former member of the Cliffside Country Club and a member of Tumble Brook Country Club. He leaves his son, Joseph Lieberman and his wife Linda of Bloomfield; his daughter, Janice Cartin of Bloomfield and his son-in-law, Mickey Cartin of New York, NY; his grandchildren, Gregory Cartin and his wife Alaina, Andrew Cartin, and Jody Lieberman and his wife Marisa; and great grandchildren, Dylan, Ella, and Oliver. He was predeceased by his brothers, Harold and Bernard Lieberman. In addition to his family he leaves behind many close and dear friends as well as business associates.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2013 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford with Rabbi James Rosen officiating. Interment will follow in Beth El Temple Cemetery, Jackson St. Extension, Avon. A memorial period will be observed Sunday following the interment from 12:00-5:00 PM at the Clubhouse at The Greens at Gillette Ridge, Bay Hill Drive, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hebrew Home & Hospital, 1 Abrahms Boulevard, West Hartford, 06117. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Merrill, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.
