Angelo A. “Tony” Gionfriddo, 93, of New Britain, formerly of East Hartford, husband of the late Carolyn Jean Gionfriddo, passed away peacefully, Sunday, April 11, 2021 at Hartford Hospital with his family by his side. Born August 4, 1927 in Hartford, he was the son of the late Aurelio and Concetta Gionfriddo. After graduating Bulkeley High School in 1945, Tony served two years in the U.S. Army. He then graduated DeVry College in Chicago, Ill. Tony was employed as an Electrical Systems Analyst for United Technologies for over 40 years until his retirement.
Along with wood working, Tony enjoyed all sports, especially golf and bowling. For many years, he bowled with his brothers in various duckpin leagues. In addition, he was a big fan of the UConn Huskies, Celtics, Red Sox and NY Giants. Although nothing meant more to him than spending time with his family.
Tony is survived by his son, Anthony R. Gionfriddo, with whom he made his home; granddaughter Lauren Vieira and her husband Nelson of Longmeadow, MA as well as his three adored great grandchildren, Vivian, Jacqueline and Josephine Vieira. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Yolande Gionfriddo of Newington and Kaye Gionfriddo of Sarasota, FL and a former daughter-in-law, Joan Gionfriddo of Manchester. Besides his wife Jean, Angelo was predeceased by his brothers, Sergio Gionfriddo and his wife Mary, Paul Gionfriddo and his wife Ann, Salvatore Gionfriddo and his wife Marie, Joseph Gionfriddo, Dante Gionfriddo, John Gionfriddo and his wife Barbara and Orlando Gionfriddo; sisters, Lucy and husband Frank Sinaguglia, Mary and husband Mario Latina.
A private burial with military honors will take place at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. Arrangements have been entrusted to D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield, CT.
Donations in Tony’s memory may be made to the Beautiful Lives Project, 315 Main St, 2nd Floor, Huntington, NY 11743
For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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