Journal Inquirer
Dec 3, 2003
Peter Denz, 52, of Manchester, and formerly of Cromwell, the loving husband of Susan
(Parciak) Denz, died unexpectedly Monday December 1, 2003, at Manchester
Memorial Hospital.
Peter was born January 19, 1951, in Putnam, beloved son of John W. and Nancy (Stone)
Denz of Cromwell, and had lived most of his life in Cromwell. He graduated with the
Class of 1969 from Cromwell High School and had been an outstanding athlete,
playing on several championship teams including baseball, basketball, and cross-country.
He then attended Eastern Connecticut State University, graduating with the 1974 Class
and had played baseball there as well. After graduation he married his wife of 28 years
and moved to Vernon for a short time before moving to Manchester 26 years ago.
Peter was a member of the Manchester Soccer Club for over 10 years and was currently
serving as the club's vice president. He also coached numerous boys' and girls' soccer
teams at the local and state level and was a former member of the Manchester Country
Club. Peter was employed as a Service Technician with Eastern Video of Manchester for
more than 15 years.
Besides his beloved Susan, he is survived by and was a dedicated and devoted father to
his daughter, Kara L-W Denz, and son, Jeffrey W. Denz, both of Manchester. Peter was
always there for his children at whatever activity they were involved with. Peter was a
father figure to his boys' and girls' soccer players who will always remember him as an
outstanding coach and friend. He always spent time with his son, Jeff, watching the Giants
and Yankees and was always there as a mentor and confidant for his daughter, Kara. His
children will always remember their Dad as their special hero, best friend, and now
Guardian Angel. Other survivors include his two sisters, Susan Carta and her husband,
Ralph Braithwaite, of West Hartford, Sandra Wade and her husband, John, of Durham; two
sisters-in-law, Nancy Parciak and Karen Parciak, both of Manchester; several nieces and
nephews; his special friend and co-worker, Carl Mazzotta; and many close friends.
See Peter's "Then & Now" Memorial page