Holly A. Leitao

Holly A. Leitao 50, lifelong resident of East Hartford passed away on Sunday August 8, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital with her loving family by her side. Holly was born December 21, 1959 daughter of Aneible M. Leitao and the late Agnes (O’Brien) Leitao. She enjoyed cooking and camping and was a member of the TriCity Vanners and ALTRUK Clubs.

She is survived by her father Aneible M. Leitao, her daughter Lori A. Little and her boyfriend Greg and longtime companion Jim Celani all of East Hartford: two brothers Michael Leitao and his wife Karen L. of Coventry and Brian Leitao and Lori Hebbe of Manchester: along with numerous friends and her extended family. Holly was predeceased by her mother Agnes and a sister Lori Leitao.

Family and friends are invited Wednesday August 11th for a period of visitation from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. with a service at 7 p.m. with Rev. Robert Roy officiating, in the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave., East Hartford. Burial services will be Friday August 20th at 2 p.m. in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Cottage Grove Rd., Bloomfield.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either to the American Cancer Society, NE Division, 538 Preston Ave., P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, CT, 06450-1004 or St. Francis Oncology Fund, 114 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105. To view Holly’s tribute and to send condolences online please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com