Larry Coletti ’51

Larry Coletti ’51, of Norwich, Conn.; July 24. After completing a residency in general/vascular surgery at St. Luke’s Hospital, he returned to Connecticut, serving two years as chief of surgery at the naval base in Groton, followed by two years as a solo surgical practitioner at Backus Hospital. In 1969 he opened a private surgical practice in Norwich in conjunction with Backus Hospital and was involved in executive and philanthropic capacities. He retired in 2004 as chairman of the department of surgery. He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an avid sports fan. He also enjoyed playing the clarinet and was a life-long learner. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; three children and their spouses, including Carolyn ’80 and Lee Psinakis ’80; eight grandchildren, including Thomas Wetmore ’10; two sisters; and a brother.