Ruben Delgado

Ruben Delgado, 74, of New Britain, beloved husband of Concetta (Stillo) Delgado, died peacefully on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Cerilo Delgado and Bernarda Nieves. He was a New Britain resident since 1960 and was formerly employed at Webster Bank. He was a member of the Christian Pentecostal Church. Ruben loved baseball and often played as a pitcher for the team. Surviving are his beloved wife, Concetta (Stillo) Delgado; three sons, Luis Delgado, Michael Delgado, and James Delgado; five brothers, David Delgado, Cerilo Delgado, Santiago Delgado, Juan Delgado, and Efrain Delgado; four sisters, Ana Delgado, Eva Delgado, Lidia Delgado and Maria Delgado; eleven grandchildren; his uncle Lucas Delgado; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Samuel Delgado, who died June 15, 2011. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main St., New Britain. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday from 6-9 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home.