Henry M. "Happy" Gilmore
April 29, 1953 ~ May 4, 2022
Born in:
New Haven, CT
Resided in:
Hamden, CT
Henry M. “Happy” Gilmore, 69, of Hamden, passed away at his home on May 4, 2022. Born in New Haven on April 29, 1953, he was the son of the late Henry F. & Barbara (Wehner) Gilmore. Henry is survived by his wife Lizz (Ehly) Gilmore; his sister Patricia Burke Gilmore of No. Haven; and his nephew Gary Burke of Colorado. Henry retired from the Town of Hamden Department of Public Works in 2017. He was a man that was always doing something. For most of his life he resided in Hamden. He repaired, transported, bought and sold cars after his retirement. He was a member of the Conn. Classic Chevy Club and was an avid Nascar fan. Happy could always be counted on to be Santa Clause in his Hamden community for many organizations during the holiday season.
Friends may visit with his family on Saturday, May 7th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden. His Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Services
Visitation: May 7, 2022 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Prayer Service: May 7, 2022 11:00 am
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Michelle DeFeo Taruska
My sincerest condolences to Lizz and the Gillmore family for your loss. I will always remember Henry ‘s many visits to my office with his pets…and the many pleasurable conversations we had. Henry was the type of person that when you met him for the first time it felt as you knew him for ever. May he rest in peace.
So sorry Liz,Patty and Gary. Huck was the best!n
To Henry’s Family:
We are so sad to hear this news. With Our Deepest Sympathy 0n your loss of such a great guy. I will remember all the good times.
Ernie Leonardo and Family
RIP my friend you will truly be missed
RIP WHAT A GOOD GUY A GLENWOOD REGULAR HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL
My sincere condolences to Pat and entire Gilmore family.
So many fond memories Pat of you & your lovely mother and father over the years, (many years ago) taking care of your eyeglass needs.
Sincerely.
Charles Guthrie
Hamden has lost a true Icon – Condolences to all family and friends
6 months later, ( November 12th) In Apopka Florida, Laddie passed away.
My sincere condolences to Liz, Patty and Gary. I’ve known Henry since I was 12 years old, he was a great older and protective brother to Patty and a wonderful husband to Liz. I am so sorry to know that he is gone, kind hearted people are irreplaceable. Prayers and Love to Liz and Patty.
RIP my friend, great times back in the day . Chevy’s, Racing , many fun times
Joe Aritta
My sincere condolences to the Gilmore family. I met Henry nearly 50 years ago when walking the beat in Highwood. I was a rookie police officer and Henry would like to talk to me and I to him. Over the years I saw him and would enjoy talking to him. I haven’t seen him in years since I retired. He was a fine person. May he Rest In Peace.
Liz, Henry trained me back in the day at Perrottis- my name is Frank Gargiulo.so very sorry to hear of his passing – he was a great guy and I will forever remember him- condolences to you and your family
So sorry, I just saw him last week when he was collecting for the car show….