Julia C Geraldi

Julia C. “Jules” (Springer) Geraldi, 75, of East Hartford and formerly of Stafford Springs, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Apple Rehab in Colchester. Born in Weston, Maine on April 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Bryan and Cora (Muncey) Springer, she had been a resident of Stafford Springs for over 30 years prior to moving to East Hartford in 2018. Prior to her retirement she was employed for many years by the town of Enfield Housing Authority. She was a longtime member and volunteer at the Stafford Senior Center, and a former member of the First United Methodist Church of Stafford Springs. Family was very important to Julia and she was a proud mother and grandmother who cherished her time with her entire family, especially her four grandchildren.

Julia is survived by three daughters, Stacey Kangas of Pittsburgh, PA, Carlene VanBuskirk of Cadillac, MI, Ashley Tierinni and her husband Christopher of East Hartford with whom she made her home; four adored grandchildren, Braydon, Dakota, Elliot, and Filomena Tierinni all of East Hartford. She also leaves a brother, Walter Springer of Bowdoinham, ME; a sister, Leona Rollins of Stafford Springs; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her life partner, Mike Geraldi of Stafford Springs; a brother, Bryan Springer of Maine; and two sisters, Esther Spenser of Maine and Daisy Miller of East Windsor.

Julia’s family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday (January 17, 2024) from 4 – 5:45 pm at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford followed by a Celebration of Life service at 5:45 pm at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Julia’s name may be made to New Covenant United Methodist Church Friendship Center, 16 Church Street, East Hartford, CT 06108. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.