Sheldon Chafetz, 75, died on Saturday, December 31, at St. Francis Hospital. Sheldon was predeceased by his wife of 47 years, Jocelyn Violette Chafetz. He is survived by his children, Stuart Chafetz and his wife, Ann Krinitsky of San Rafael, CA and Chautauqua, NY, and Deena Chafetz of Santa Fe, NM; and his brother Gerald Chafetz and his wife Alice of Rockville Centre, NY. Sheldon also leaves behind many other friends and loved ones. Born in Worcester, MA, Sheldon spent most of his life in the Hartford area and in Rockville Centre, NY. An adoring husband and father, Sheldon’s kindness, generosity and humor will be missed by everyone fortunate enough to have known him. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 3 at 10:30 a.m. in the chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Avenue, Hartford. Interment will follow in the Hartford Mutual Society Cemetery, East Granby. A memorial period will be observed at his home following the funeral and services will be held at his home Tuesday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society .