Lea Brown (Vincenzo)

Lea (Vincenzo) Brown, 81, of West Hartford, widow of the late Robert L. Brown, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at her home. She was born in Sepino, province of Campobasso, Italy and was the daughter of the late Michael and Concetta (Cusanelli) Vincenzo. She is survived by her five devoted children and their spouses, Robert L. Brown, Jr. and wife, Carol and Barbara L. Brown all of South Windsor, Debra Hoar of West Hartford, Linda Brown of Vail, AZ and Sherril DiNino and husband, Quint of West Hartford. She also leaves her five loving grandchildren, Chelsea Brown, Megan Brown Fogel and husband, Jordan, Lindsay Hoar, Anthony DiNino and Nicholas DiNino. Also surviving are a brother and three sisters, Emilio Vincenzo and Angie Adams both of West Hartford and Janice Vincenzo and Maria Pizzanello and husband, Robert all of Wethersfield. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews and grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Nat Tiberio and Jen Armao, and her brother, Mario Vincenzo. As per Lea’s wishes there will be no calling hours and the funeral will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT. 06111. Funeral arrangements by the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com