Henry Joseph “Hank” Champagney, 90, of West Suffield, beloved husband of Mary (Feeney) Champagney passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Holyoke, MA on July 21, 1923 son of the late Henry and Evelyn (Demers) Champagney and lived in West Suffield most of his life. Henry served in the Navy during WWII as an Aviation Ordinance 2nd class. He was a crewman on a Lockheed PV-1 Patrol Bomber in the Pacific Theater. He was employed at General Electric as a draftsman until his retirement in 1982. Henry was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved being around his family. Henry enjoyed many years playing hockey, first at AIC and then with the Springfield Riflesand later years with the Speed Limits, Michelob Masters, Make It in Massachusetts, Burbank Skates and NY Commuters. His most memorable times were playing at the Snoopy Senior World Hockey Tournament in Santa Rose, CA. for 25 years. Besides his loving wife Mary of 69 years, he is survived by two sons Henry and his wife Laura Champagney of Greenback, TN; Christopher Champagney of Amesbury, MA; two daughters Karen and her husband Thomas Cebula of Northford, CT; and June and her husband David Derench of Manchester, CT.; his grandchildren, Jan Cebula, Kerry Grunder and her husband Ben, Jill Sommo and her husband Louis, Colleen and Melanie Derench; his great grandchildren, Britney, Kirsten, John, and Sara Cebula, Ava Bonapace, and Louie Sommo. He was predeceased by his son John. Relatives and friends may call at the Heritage Funeral Home 1240 Mountain Road, West Suffield, on Monday, October 14, from 10-12PM followed by the funeral service at 12PM. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Suffield. As many of you know Henry loved Congamond, therefore, in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Babb’s Restoration Project, P.O. Box 117, West Suffield, CT 06093.

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