WILLARD HAROLD “BUSTER” HACKETT

NEW HAVEN — Willard Hackett, 95, of New Haven, passed peacefully at home on the evening of June 30, surrounded by close family.

Buster was born Aug. 15, 1929, in Norwich, N.Y. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Harold and Leona Hackett; sisters Nancy, Elizabeth and Elaine; and brother Donald. He was widowed from his beloved wife, Jeannie in 2006.

He is survived by his daughters Carol Rudinski, Daphne Hackett and Susan Prock, and son-in-law Richard Rudinski. He was cherished by his grandchildren Hannah, Aliza, Lynn, Michelle and Jenny, and great-granddaughter Samantha, and leaves behind many nieces and nephews in New York.

Buster will be greatly missed by his family and friends. We hope he gets to dance with Jeannie again and that God has plenty of projects to keep him busy.◊