Curtis W Zimmer, 69, loving husband for 37 years of Susan (Fontanella)Zimmer, died peacefully, Friday, April 19 at the Meriden Center with his family by his side.

Curt was born in Meriden, Oct 8, 1949, a son of the late Cap Zimmer and Rose (Spencer) Zimmer and was a lifelong Meriden resident. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam era and had been employed for 30 years at Amtrak. Curt will be remembered for his quiet manner and his sense of humor. He was an avid golfer and looked forward to the annual Schiltz Open with the boys for more than 40 years. His favorite place was The Cape, where he spent his childhood summers and later on, shared that tradition with his wife and children. He played volleyball for many years and was proud to have participated in USVBA and The Nutmeg Games.

In addition to his wife, Susan, he survived by his three children, Krista Zimmer of Meriden, Amyh LaBombard and her husband, Tyler of Cheshire and Kevin Zimmer and Lindsay Boyles of Meriden, his cherished grandchildren, Christian Romero and Parker LaBombard and a baby boy Zimmer arriving in June. He is also survived by his brother, Chuck Zimmer and his wife, Jan of Cape Cod: his sister, Debbie Lord and her husband Wally, of Kansas; several nieces and nephews. Curt will be sorely missed by his lap buddy, Buster.