William Litvin Sr.

Mr. William Litvin Sr., 82, of 99 Pine Island Avenue, Berlin, NH passed away on Saturday morning April 9, 2011 at the Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin. He was born in Berlin, NH on March 16, 1929 the son of Roman and Elizabeth Litvin and was a lifelong resident. He had attended Berlin schools and was a graduate of Berlin High School. He played baseball for the Boston Braves Farm Team in New Brunswick, Canada prior to entering the US Army where he served during the Korean War. Prior to his retirement, Bill was employed by the Berlin Police Dept. where he served in several capacities during his career that spanned nearly 30 years, lastly serving as juvenile officer and holding the rank of Lieutenant. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and a former member of the Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church. He very much enjoyed his family. Members of the family include his wife of 55 years, Flora (Justason) Litvin of Berlin; a son William Litvin Jr. of Berlin; a daughter Sandra McClafferty and her husband Kevin of Scottsdale, Arizona; 5 grandchildren Karen Hall, Nicole Litvin, Scott Litvin, Jeffrey McClafferty and Nicholas McClafferty; 3 great grandchildren; a brother Robert Litvin of Berlin; 3 sisters Betty Forestall of Berlin, Mary Jewell of Virginia and Mildred Dupuis of Groveton, NH; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by siblings Mike Kluchnick, John Kluchnick, Peter Kluchnick, Paul Kluchnick Sr., Sully Kluchnick and Vera Barbin. SERVICES: There will be no calling hours. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday morning April 15, 2011 at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church, Berlin. Interment will be in the New City Cemetery. Anyone who wishes may make a donation in his memory to the First Baptist Church, 79 High Street, Berlin, NH 03570. Arrangements are by the Bryant Funeral Homes.