Adam J. Dickon

Adam J. Dickon, 90, of Kensington, died peacefully at home on Monday, Feb. 7, 2005. He was the widower of Margaret Renn Dickon. Born in Hartford, he was a Kensington resident most of his life. He attended the University of Connecticut receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a Master's Degree in Science in 1957 and was a member of Eta Kappa Nu Association.. He was a U.S. Veteran of World War II, serving in the Merchant Marines as a Chief Communications Officer. Adam was employed as an electrical engineer at Hamilton Standard division of United Technologies before retiring. He was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in New Britain. He enjoyed his hobby as a ham radio operator and was a former member of the American Radio Relay League. Adam was an avid reader and football fan. He was a loving father and grandfather who cherished time spent with his family. Surviving are two loving daughters, Martha Hart and her husband Richard of North Granby, and Ruth Capuano of Riverton; four devoted grandchildren, Heidi Paonessa, Nicole Paonessa, Joseph Paonessa and Christopher Capuano; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00 AM at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in New Britain. Burial will be in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. Calling hours are Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 S. Main St. New Britain. Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 99 Franklin Sq., New Britain, CT 06051