Sebastiano Pasquale Patsy"" Gulino

Sebastiano Pasquale “Patsy” Gulino, 74, of Wethersfield, loving husband of Sebastiana (Amenta) Gulino for 48 years, died Thursday (June 23, 2011) at Hartford Hospital with his devoted family by his bedside. He was born June 12, 1937 in Canicattini Bagni province of Siracusa, Sicily and was the son of the late Salvatore and Lucia (Cavaliere) Gulino. He worked as a Mason prior to owning and operating the former Buon Appetito Restaurant and the Skywalk Restaurant, as well as several other restaurants in the greater Hartford area for 27 years, retiring several years ago. Patsy had a passion for gardening on his farm in Sicily. He and his wife spent many summers and have many good memories of their beloved farm. His zest for life, doing things his way, his generosity and kindness towards others will always be remembered. He was a lifelong member of the Italian American Stars and the Canicattinese Society. He will be sadly missed by his family and many friends. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Lucia of Torrington; his son, Paul and wife, Pina of Wethersfield; his cherished grandchildren, Sebastiano, Alessandro and Gabriella; a brother, Santo Gulino and sister, Concettina Gulino both of Sicily; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tony and Tina Farina of Wethersfield; several nieces and nephews and his best friend, who was more like a brother to him, Dr. Alex Gaudio and family. A very special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff at Hartford Hospital for the love, care and compassion shown to Patsy and his family. Funeral service will be Monday at 9 a.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd. Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Luke Church, 66 Bolton Street, Hartford. The burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Calling hours are Sunday from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral chapel. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com