Chester Anthony Aliano

NEW HARTFORD - Chester Anthony Aliano of Prospect Street died Saturday, Jan. 12, 2008. He was the loving husband of Anne (Willuz) Aliano for 55 years.

Born Aug. 13, 1920, in Winsted, he was the son of the late Joseph and Concettina (Adorno) Aliano. He served during World War II in the armed services overseas. He worked at Underwood Manufacturing for 10 years, and then opened his own barbershop, which he operated for 38 years, before reluctantly retiring due to illness. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting the many people that passed through the barbershop doors. They most often became his friends. He also had served as a volunteer for the New Hartford Fire Department.

In addition to his devoted wife, Anne, he leaves his loving daughter, Jacqueline Aliano of Meriden; a sister, Tina Carfiro of Winsted; a sister-in-law, Katherine Aliano of Winsted; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph Aliano and Frank Aliano.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Thursday, Jan. 17, at Immaculate Conception Church, New Hartford. Burial will be at the Village Cemetery, New Hartford.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The New Hartford Ambulance Association. Visit an online guestbook at montano-shea.com.