Hyman Feldman

Hyman Feldman, 88, of Pleasant St., Colchester, died Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut in Groton. He was born April 9, 1921 in Colchester. He leaves his wife of 69 years, Beatrice (Scott) Feldman, and two children: Attorney Jeffrey Feldman and his wife Regina of New London, and Harriet Shedroff and her husband Herbert of West Hartford. He also leaves his grandchildren: Susan Wilkinson and her husband Tim of Middletown, and Melissa Kirsch of New York. He also leaves his great granddaughter Emma Wilkinson as well as his brother-in-law Attorney Melvin Scott and his wife Mary-Jane and several nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a brother Abraham Feldman and a sister Sarah Kaufman. He was a US Army Veteran of World War II, serving in France and Germany. After returning from service, he settled in Colchester, opening Feldman?s Locker Plant in New London which was the first where freezer space could be rented by private individuals. He and his brother then went on to open four more grocery stores around Connecticut. He was also a partner in Ben and Leo?s in Colchester, as well as the owner of the Country Diner in Colchester. He was a devoted and loving husband, a terrific father and a great businessman as well as an avid goolfer. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff of Fairview for the skill, generosity and kindness they demonstrated. A graveside funeral will be held on Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 at 2:30 PM at Colchester Jewish Aid Cemetery, Colchester. Arrangements entrusted to Weinstein Mortuary, Hartford. For further information, directions, or to sign the guestbook for Hyman, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com.