Obituary: Frederick ‘Chip’ Somerset Jr., 71, Of Meriden

MERIDEN, CT — (From Wallingford Funeral Home): Frederick “Chip” Somerset Jr. passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at the age of 71 at MidState Medical Center in Meriden. Although he was battling cancer and other serious medical issues, he never lost his sense of humor or smile. Despite the pain, Chip came out a hero and stayed strong for his family until the end.

Chip was born in Meriden on January 2, 1952, son of the late Frederick and Lois (Birdsey) Somerset. As a child he worked at the family business, Meriden Landscaping where he was taught to drive at an early age. He met his wife of 50 years, Marsha (Clark) Somerset in school, married in 1972, and raised three children, Jason, Jeremy and Kristy.

Chip graduated from H.C. Wilcox Tech in 1970 with a certificate in Carpentry. He worked as a project manager at Central Connecticut Acoustics in Wallingford for 38 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed watching and attending NASCAR races, mowing the lawn on his John Deere, planning cruises for him and his wife, and most of all, spending time with his granddaughters who meant the world to him. “Papa” was extremely proud of Alex, Gabby, Katie and Sophia and would light up when they visited him.

Chip is survived by his wife Marsha; his three children, Kristy Somerset-Chiappalone of Cromwell, Jason Somerset of Meriden (Fiancé, Christine Dominello and daughter, Alayna) and Jeremy Somerset of Eden Mills, VT (wife, Dawn Marie); his granddaughters, Alexandra Chiappalone, Gabriella Chiappalone, Kathryn Somerset, Sophia Chiappalone; his sister, Jody (Somerset) Roberts of Meriden (husband, John Roberts deceased); his cousin, Todd Weyant, who was like a brother to him of Meriden; and many nieces and nephews.

The Somerset family would like to thank their many neighbors who have been caring and supportive over the years. They would also like to acknowledge the excellent care he received during his time at Apple Rehab Coccomo in Meriden. Chip was blessed with many good friends.

His family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street Ext., on Thursday, March 16 from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. His funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Mausoleum, 250 Gypsy Ln., Meriden, on Friday, March 17 at 10 a.m.

For more information and to leave online condolences, visit Wallingford Funeral Home here.