WATERBURY — Furlan Lawrence Primus, 56, died suddenly on Monday, July 26, 2010.

Mr. Primus was born Nov. 12, 1953, in Waterbury. He was the oldest son of the late Furlan Udine Primus and Ann Murphy Primus. He was a longtime employee of John Bale Books in Waterbury, a job he enjoyed immensely for the opportunity it afforded him to be associated with books and people of all types.

A lifelong resident of Waterbury, he was a prestidigitator since 9 years old, a master musician, a serious photographer, artist and avid reader. Furlan was a graduate of Wilby High School and earned a degree in computer programming from Waterbury State Tech. He was considered a computer virtuoso. He will be remembered for his generosity, sincerity, good cheer and unique personality.

He was predeceased by his sister, Susan. He leaves behind his sisters, Marianne Brumley of Woodbury, Marcia Colley of Caneadea, N.Y., Linda Primus of Cheshire, Monica Primus of Fayetteville, N.C., and Zedra Primus of Enid, Okla.; a brother, Geoffrey of Woodbury, Tenn.; his nephews, Edward, Luke and Miles; his uncle, C. Bruno Primus; and numerous cousins.

A memorial gathering will take place on Friday, July 30, from 3 to 6 p.m. at John Bale Books, 158 Grand St., Waterbury, Conn. Poems, songs or other reflections may be shared between 4 and 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Primus Fund, P.O. Box 823, Woodbury 06798. For an online guest book, please visit www.AbbeyCremations.com.