Peter Denz
1951 - 2003


Peter Denz, 52, of Manchester, and formerly of Cromwell, the loving husband of Susan (Parciak) Denz, died unexpectedly Monday December 1, 2003, at Manchester Memorial Hospital.

Peter was born January 19, 1951, in Putnam, beloved son of John W. and Nancy (Stone) Denz of Cromwell, and had lived most of his life in Cromwell. He graduated with the Class of 1969 from Cromwell High School and had been an outstanding athlete, playing on several championship teams including baseball, basketball, and cross-country. He then attended Eastern Connecticut State University, graduating with the 1974 Class and had played baseball there as well. After graduation he married his wife of 28 years and moved to Vernon for a short time before moving to Manchester 26 years ago.

Peter was a member of the Manchester Soccer Club for over 10 years and was currently serving as the club's vice president. He also coached numerous boys' and girls' soccer teams at the local and state level and was a former member of the Manchester Country Club. Peter was employed as a Service Technician with Eastern Video of Manchester for more than 15 years.

Besides his beloved Susan, he is survived by and was a dedicated and devoted father to his daughter, Kara L-W Denz, and son, Jeffrey W. Denz, both of Manchester. Peter was always there for his children at whatever activity they were involved with. Peter was a father figure to his boys' and girls' soccer players who will always remember him as an outstanding coach and friend. He always spent time with his son, Jeff, watching the Giants and Yankees and was always there as a mentor and confidant for his daughter, Kara. His children will always remember their Dad as their special hero, best friend, and now Guardian Angel. Other survivors include his two sisters, Susan Carta and her husband, Ralph Braithwaite, of West Hartford, Sandra Wade and her husband, John, of Durham; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Parciak and Karen Parciak, both of Manchester; several nieces and nephews; his special friend and co-worker, Carl Mazzotta; and many close friends.

Journal Inquirer Dec 3, 2003



Peter Denz with his daughter Kara and son Jeff in 1990


The Denz family in Disney World


Peter Denz and his children Kara and Jeff goofing around at Disney World


Three Generations of Denz's. John and Nancy Denz, Peter Denz and Jeff and Kara Denz.


Coach Peter Denz with his 1st place central district team which he loved to coach each summer on which his daughter played. He also coached his son's summer team that won many 1st place trophies as well.


Coach Peter Denz with his Gold Medal Central District Team during the Nutmeg state Games. Later on that summer, his team (including his daughter Kara) went down to St. Louis for the National State Games of America and won the bronze medal for the state of Connecticut



Susan, Kara and Peter Denz at Kara's college in West Virginia for parents soccer weekend. It was always a great weekend of soccer, friends and family.


Peter Denz with wife Susan, were married almost 30 years.
(information from from daughter Kara, October 2006)

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