Ignacio Viera Fuentes, Jr., 62, of Newington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 14, 2021. Born in New Britain on June 2, 1959, he was the beloved son of Carmen Luisa (Fuentes) Valentin of East Hartford. He was predeceased by his father, Ignacio Viera, Sr. and his stepfather, Jose Ramon Valentin. Ignacio served in the U.S. Army and worked as an auto body technician.
In addition to his mother, Ignacio is survived by two brothers, David Viera and wife Judy and Nelson Viera, one sister, Marilyn Viera, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Calling hours are Friday (October 22) from 9-10:30 a.m. at the D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rose Church, 33 Church Street, East Hartford. Burial with military honors will be in Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. Donations in Ignacio’s memory may be made to the Newington VA Clinic, 555 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111. To share a memory of Ignacio with his family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.