Giuseppe Uccello

Giuseppe Uccello, 96, of Hartford, loving husband of the late Carmela (Lombardo) Uccello, died Sunday, (March 1, 2009) at Hartford Hospital. He was born December 2, 1912 in Canicattini Bagni, province of Siracusa, Sicily and was the son of the late Paolo and Carmela (Giangrave)Uccello. He was a World War II, Italian Army veteran. He worked for the former Whitney Chain Co. for over 20 years, retiring many years ago. He enjoyed working in his garden, but most of all he loved being with his family. He will be sadly missed. He is survived by his daughter, Tina Valvo and her husband, Anthony of Wethersfield; and his son, Paul J. Uccello and his wife, Stephanie of Rocky Hill; grandchildren, Sebastian Valvo and his wife, Magella of Bristol, Tina-Marie Bartone and her husband, Erik of Glastonbury, Nicholas Uccello and his wife, Stacey and Jessica Asadourian and her husband, Peter all of Rocky Hill; great grandchildren, Matthew and Marissa Bartone, Zachary and Rebekah Valvo and Benjamin Uccello. He was predeceased by a brother, Sebastiano Uccello and a sister, Concetta Ficara. Funeral Service will be Thursday, at 9 a.m. from 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, Hartford. The burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Calling hours are Wednesday, 5-8 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel. For on line expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com