John Waizmann, 54, of Hartford, died Feb. 1. He was the partner of David Frappier. Born in Parma, Ohio, he was the son of John and Lois Waizmann. He is survived by his siblings, Susan Farmer and Scott Waizmann and their extended families. He attended Johnson and Wales College working briefly in the food service industry. He eventually found his calling in retail, working as manager of LCR in West Hartford Center and jewelry salesman at Lux Bond and Green, where he was employed at the time of his passing.