Frank Camera Sr., 81, died peacefully on Sunday July 9, 2017 at Elim Park Place in Cheshire.

Born on September 25, 1936 he was the son of the late Fred and Anna Camera. Frank was a lifelong resident of Meriden, he attended local schools and worked as a carpenter. Frank retired from AGC. He was a member of the Moose Lodge of Meriden. Frank grew up on a farm, tending animals and gardening where he learned a great appreciation for nature's bounty. All his life he enjoyed caring for his own numerous vegetable gardens.

Mr. Camera is survived by his three sons: Frank Camera Jr. and his wife Patti, Ed Camera and Pat Camera all of Meriden; his daughter Peggy Hazen and her husband Ronnie of Waterbury; two brothers: Sal and Bob Camera; a sister Antoinette Camera and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Saturday July 15th from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. and attend his funeral service at 10:30 a.m. in the Smith-Ruzzo Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden. To send an online expression of sympathy please visit www.smithruzzofuneralhome.com.