Obituaries

Herbert E. Wesoja, 80

December 29, 1930 — September 02, 2011

Herbert E. Wesoja, 80, of Brookfield, died Friday, September 2 at his home. He was born December 29, 1930 in Brooklyn, NY, the son to the late Oiva Emil and Hilja (Silta) Wesoja.

Herb was a graduate of the Art High School in New York City and furthered his art studies at the Art Students League in Manhattan. He served his country in the Marine Corps as a Military Photographer. He worked in the advertising business, spending 25 years at SSC&B in New York as an Art Director and freelance photographer. Herb moved to Candlewood Shores in Brookfield in 1976.

For many years Herb had enjoyed Ballroom Dancing and had entertained his ballroom friends with cartoons and original calendar art. His sense of humor will be missed.

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Herbert is survived by his son, Paul K. Wesoja of East Hartford and his daughter June Wesoja of Middletown. 

Funeral Information

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Graveside services were at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 21 at Middletown Veterans Cemetery, Middletown, CT.


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