Constance (Arcari) Forte, 97, of Hartford, beloved mother of Neal Forte, went home to heaven on February 19, 2020. Born in Hartford on April 26, 1922, Connie was the only daughter of the late Sylvestro and Raffaella (Gioia) Arcari. Connie grew up in Hartford and she was a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph’s Academy and St. Joseph’s College. Connie loved the ocean and for a number of years lived in Westbrook and San Diego before returning to the Hartford area. She was employed for 35 years as the office manager for Reliable Electric Motors in Hartford, where she was respected and loved by her coworkers and clients alike. In addition to her son Neal and his wife Elaine, Connie leaves her two cherished grandsons Alex and Erik Forte, who she loved and adored, she also leaves numerous cousins, including Michele and Carol Arcari, Tommassina Pietraroia, and their children, John, Frank (Amie), Carmela, Giovanna and Paola. Connie loved to travel and enjoyed many vacations with Carol, John and Frank. Connie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and she will be missed by all who knew her. The funeral service will be private. A memorial celebration of Connie’s life with her family and friends will take place this summer. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association, https://act.alz.org in memory of Connie. The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements. For online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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