Carl E. Langner, 79, of North Haven and beloved husband of Jean Langner passed away Friday, April 5, 2013 after a brief illness. Carl, Son of the late Conrad Langner and Mary Smallman Langner was born in New Haven on August 24, 1933. Carl retired from Metro North Railroad after 45 years of service. He loved vacations at the family cabin in Maine, Cruises with his wife Jean and spending time in Florida. Carl was an avid sports fan, he loved the UCONN women’s basketball team and the New York Giants; and he especially loved the Redsox, whom he saw win the World Series twice! Every summer Carl looked forward to family picnics, volleyball and horseshoes. Carl proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corp. during the Korean war. He loved Jazz music and was an amazing dancer. He also loved his Corvette and had been a proud owner since his first one in 1953. Carl will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Besides his wife Jean, Carl is survived by his children, Sandy Renfro (Kevin) of Middletown, Carl Langner (Connie) of North Haven, Kim Nicefaro (Anthony) of North Haven and Jay Langner (Diana) of North Haven. Carl is survived by eight grandchildren, Tracey, Michael and Kyle Langner of North Haven, Anthony and Austin Nicefaro of North Haven, Tyler Renfro of Middletown, Samantha and Jacob Langner of North Haven, as well as his brother Robert Langner of Wallingford and many nieces, nephews and his extended family of friends.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday morning from 9 to 11 am, in the North Haven Funeral home, 36 Washington Avenue. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 11:00, followed by a mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at St. Francis Cabrini Church at 11:30. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Smilow Cancer Hospital, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 or the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
Sandy, I am praying that the good memories of times with your Dad bring you peace and contentment of heart and mind. Go gently.
Sandy and Family, I am very sorry for your loss and send my condolences to you and your family.
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Right now he is in a better place and can look down and watch over you at your own personal guardian angel. You guys know that we are always there for you and your family.
Our sincere condolences- The Amendola Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sandy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear the loss of your father. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. May the joys of his life be a comfort to you at this time.
We were so sorry to hear of Carl’s passing. Your home was always open to all and we have very fond memories of the summer picnics at your house in North Haven. May God bless you and carry you in your time of sorry.
Warm Regards,
The Marenholz Family
Sandy, my condolences to you and your family.
To all the Langner family,I would like to extend my condolences to all ,I worked with Carl on the Railroad and enjoyed many,many family stories and also all the project stories that we shared that were done around our homes . I am so sorry for your loss ,Carl was a wonderful person and I will truly miss him.