Eric Everett Hackney

Eric Everett Hackney, 51, of Amston, passed away at home on June 19, 2017.  He was born in New Britain on July 1, 1965, a son of Everett Hackney of Storrs/Mansfield and the late Joyce (Miglietta) Hackney. 

Eric worked for Intelix (Aluminum Products Manufacturing), as an Engineer in Maintenance. He was a long time member of the Masons, Pronaos Lodge, East Hartford.

Eric was known for his love of cooking but most importantly, he will be remembered for the selflessly way he took care of others.

He will be sadly missed but always remembered by his father, Everett, a brother Darren and his wife Laura Hackney of Lebanon; a sister, Julie and her husband Robert Brown of Lebanon; a nephew, David Hackney and his fiancé, Michaela of Lebanon, and numerous extended family and friends.  Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, June 27th from 5 – 7 pm at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester.  The funeral will be on Wednesday the 28th, gathering at the funeral home at 9:30 am, followed by a chapel service at 10am.  Burial will follow in the West Street Cemetery in Columbia.  In keeping with Eric’s desire to help others in need, donations in his memory may be made to the Knights Templar Eye Foundation, 1033 Long Prairie Road, Suite 5, Flower Mound, TX 75022-4230.