Obituary of Carl D. Zirkenbach

Carl D. Zirkenbach, 65, of Colchester, partner of the late Karen A. Goguen, died Friday August 10, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. Born August 27, 1952 in Holden, MA, son of the late Carl W. and Margaret (Thienes) Zirkenbach, he had lived in Colchester since 1992. Carl was the owner and operator of New England Traditions and The Barn in Marlborough, CT. He was a member of the Hebron Lions Club, and a proud 15-year veteran of the US Air Force. Carl is survived by his daughter Karly L. Zirkenbach of Moodus and many friends whom he considered to be family. Funeral service will be held Friday Aug.17 at 11am in the Mulryan Funeral, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury. Burial with military honors will follow in Marlboro Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday morning from 9:00 until 11am. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Smilow Cancer Center at St. Francis Hospital, 114 Woodland St., Hartford, CT. 06105. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfhcom.