Jeffrey R. “Jeff” Alton, Sr., 69, of East Hartford, loving husband of over 36 years of the late Nenita (Casaol) Alton, went to join his wife and parents in heaven on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford with his beloved family by his side. Born in Hartford on March 26, 1957, a son of the late Robert T. and Joan (LaCroix) Alton, he had been a resident of East Hartford for over 40 years. Jeff was a graduate of Glastonbury High School, class of 1975. Jeff was a hard-working gentleman who last worked at R.R. Donnelley & Sons in Manchester, a commercial printing company.
Jeff was a faithful catholic and was a communicant of the former Blessed Sacrament Church in East Hartford. Jeff was a “home body” who truly enjoyed his home with his two German shepherd dogs, Kenai and Kyro. He liked golfing, fishing, crabbing, and going to the area casinos. He also was a loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox, New York Giants, and the UConn Men’s and Women’s basketball teams. Jeff loved “March Madness” which he said was his favorite time of the year. Most of all, Jeff was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who cherished each moment spent with his family.
Jeff is survived by his three children, Michelle Quiles and her husband Francisco of East Hartford, Jeffrey “Sonny” R. Alton, Jr. of Vernon, and Christina “Tina” Alton and her husband Milthon “Junior” Giron Morales of Bloomfield. He was the “Apa” to six special grandchildren, Malena Quiles of Manchester, Angelina “Nana” Quiles of East Hartford, Xavier Quiles of East Hartford, Jada Quiles of East Hartford, Isaac “Boo” Quiles of East Hartford, Luan Giron Alton of Bloomfield, and one adored great granddaughter, Ahlani Morales of Manchester. He also leaves two brothers, Charles “Chuck” Alton of East Hartford and Thomas Alton of Glastonbury; two sisters, Pamela Van Soest of Glastonbury, Judy Alton Wilkens and her husband John of Bushnell, FL; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. In addition to his beloved wife and parents, Jeff was predeceased by a brother-in-law, Jeff Van Soest of Glastonbury.
Jeff’s family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford followed immediately by a prayer service at 12 noon at the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford next to his late wife Nenita. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopoeh.com
