Chester Joseph Haber

Chester Joseph Haber, 93, a life-long resident of Berlin, and loving husband of Patricia Joan (Yaroshefski) Haber for 65 years, passed away on July 5, 2022. Born in Berlin, son of the late Peter Joseph Haber and the late Caroline Rose (Josefek) Haber, he worked the family farm, attended Berlin Schools, served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, and was a 33-year construction supervisor for SNET. Chet was a member of the Berlin Volunteer Fire Department for 70 years, active for 50, and served as Assistant Fire Chief. He was instrumental in starting and expanding the Hartford County Regional Fire School, where he served as a Director of Training. He served on the Town of Berlin Fire Board, CT Fire Chiefs Association, New England Association of Fire Chiefs, and International Association of Fire Chiefs; and was active in additional organizations. In 2010, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the CT State Firefighters Association. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Sally Ann and Chester Jr.; nieces, nephews; three grandsons, Sean (Laura), Nicholas (Elizabeth), and Kyle; granddaughter, Amanda, and four great-grandchildren, Grant, Austin, Wyatt, and Grace.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 9 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home of Berlin/Porter’s, 111 Chamberlain Hwy, Kensington followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Paul Church.  Burial, with military honors, will be in Maple Cemetery.  Calling hours are Monday from 4-7 PM at the funeral home.