Clint J. DeSena

Clint James DeSena, 34, of Plainville, CT, beloved husband of Margaret DeSena, and father to infant daughter, Callie, passed away on Sunday, January 11 2015 at Amberwoods of Farmington after a courageous battle with cancer. Clint was born on March 15, 1980 in New Britain, CT to James and Carolyn (Watrous) DeSena. Clint grew up in Southington and graduated from Southington High School in 1998. He received a B.S. of Psychology from Fairfield University in 2002. He then went on to get his Masters of Education at Central CT State University. Clint was a dedicated and respected teacher in Bristol, teaching 3rd – 5th grades at Mountain View Elementary and Greene Hills School until he became ill in early 2014. Clint was an avid runner and participated in many charity races including American Cancer Society and the Cape Cod Ragner Relay in 2013. Clint was an enthusiastic and devoted husband and father as well as a brother, son, and teacher. He will be truly missed by all those who were fortunate enough to know him.Clint is survived by his beloved wife Margaret; cherished infant daughter Callie; parents Jim and Carolyn of Plantsville; brother Chris of Bristol; many aunts, uncles, cousins, a niece and a nephew; and a community of friends and students.

Funeral services will begin Friday, January 16, 2015 at 10:00am at the New Britain Memorial Donald S. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain followed by his funeral liturgy at 11AM in St. Aloysius Church, Plantsville. Interment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Visitation hours will be held Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 4-8pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Callie DeSena College Fund, c/o: People’s United Bank, 812 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489 For directions or online messages, please visit www.newbritainsagarino.com.