Robert J. Damaschi, Sr.

Robert J. Damaschi, Sr., 93, widower of Mary (Cassello) Damaschi, of East Hartford, peacefully entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at his home, surrounded by family. Born in Hartford on February 13, 1928, son to the late Giancinto and Mary (Gentile) Damaschi, he had been a resident of East Hartford for over 68 years. Robert was actively involved in the town of East Hartford, he was on the Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Education, Planning and Zoning Commission and the Town Council. Robert was also appointed to the EMS Commission to bring EMS to East Hartford. He had worked for Moriarty Brothers, Purdy Corporation and Alloy Specialties.

Robert is survived and will be missed by his children; Carol Damaschi-Bolduc of East Hartford, Robert J. Damaschi Jr, and his wife Victoria of Manchester, Lynne Damaschi-Gelineau and her husband Brett of East Hartford, David P. Damaschi, Sr. and his wife Eva-Jane of Ashford and Mark J. Damaschi, Sr. and his wife Maureen of East Hartford, his sweet grandchildren; Craig Damaschi and his wife Rande of Wethersfield, David P. Damaschi, Jr. and his wife Morgan of Manchester, Anthony Damaschi of Ashford, Nicole Damaschi, Brett Gelineau and his wife Audrey, Jacqueline Damaschi and Mark J. Damaschi, Jr., all of East Hartford, his precious great grandchildren; Hayden and Sienna Damaschi, Jayla Colon and Greyson Damaschi, as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was predeceased by his brothers, George and Leonard and a sister, Anita.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, December 9, from 9-11 a.m. followed by a Prayer Service at 11 a.m. at the D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter St., East Hartford. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, East Hartford. To share a memory of Robert with his family, please visit www.desopoeh.com.