Angelo Strano

Angelo Strano, 59, of South Glastonbury, peacefully passed away after a long illness surrounded by his caring family on Friday, May 17, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center in Hartford. Born in Hartford on September 1, 1959, a son of the late Emanuel “Manny” and Jean (Buscema) Strano, he had been a resident of South Glastonbury for the past 22 years. Angelo was raised and grew up in East Hartford where he graduated from East Hartford High School, Class of 1978. Angelo was the Owner of Strano’s Bakery, Inc. in Manchester where he had operated the bakery on Broad Street since 1988. He was a member and past president of the Millennium Society in Hartford, a member of the Canicattini Bagni Society in Hartford, and a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus-Rev. J.C. Martin Council #3901 of East Hartford. A hard-working man, Angelo loved animals and enjoyed boxing, horse racing, and visiting the area casinos.

Angelo is survived by his son, Joseph “Joey” Strano of South Glastonbury; his two daughters, Jessica Strano-Rex and her husband, Matthew Rex, of Suffield, Gina Lastrina and her husband, Sebastiano, of South Windsor; and his three adored grandchildren, Mia Fagan of Cromwell, Emma Rex of Suffield, and Avianna Lastrina of South Windsor. He also leaves his loving long-time fiancée, Linda Bryans of South Glastonbury with whom he made his home; four step-sons, Michael Carabetta, Cory Carabetta, Gary Carabetta, and Sonny Carabetta all of Meriden; Linda Bryan’s mother and father, Hazel and Kenneth Bryans of Colchester; his children’s mother, Agnes (Golebiowski) Strano of Suffield; his two beloved dogs, Primo and Buster; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. In addition to his parents, Angelo was predeceased by his infant daughter, Rebecca Elizabeth Strano; a brother, George Strano of East Hartford; and two sisters, Carol Mazzo of Manchester, and Rosanna Floridia of Italy.

Funeral service will be Wednesday (May 22nd) at 9 am from the D’ESOPO-East Harford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 am at Our Lady of Peace Church of St. Edmund Campion Parish, 370 May Road, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, (Section M), Bloomfield. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday (May 21st) from 4-7 pm. Angelo’s family asks that you please do not send flowers and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Angelo’s name be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Center, Rocky Hill, CT 06067 or to the Protectors of Animals, 144 Main Street, Suite O, East Hartford, CT 06118. Angelo’s family would like to extend their sincere gratitude and appreciation to the entire staffs of Unit 8-1 and 7-7 at St. Francis Hospital along with Dr. John Papandrea, Dr. Joel Silver, Dr. Joseph Colasanto, and Dr. Asha Dhamija for their professionalism, compassion, love, and care given to Angelo and his entire family. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopoeh.com.