David T. Andrade, 77, of West Hartford, beloved husband for 52 years of Maria J. (Correia) Andrade, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Born in Madeira, Portugal on January 7, 1947, he was the son of the late Joao and Maria (da Conceicao) Andrade. He came to the U.S. in 1985 and he and Maria settled in West Hartford to raise their family. David worked as a grounds keeper for St. Francis Hospital for 30 years. He enjoyed cooking, tending to his gardens and cheering on the Portuguese professional soccer teams.
A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, David will be forever missed by his wife Maria; four sons, Marco Andrade and wife Kristen of Southwick, MA, Duarte Andrade and wife Anabela of Newington, Hector Andrade and wife Wendy of Coventry and Michael Andrade of West Hartford and his nine adored grandchildren, Jacob, Kayla, Sophia, Justin, Dylan, Wyatt, Gracie, Stella and Mia. He is also survived by three brothers, Ludgero, Oracio and Adelino Andrade; one sister, Fatima and many dear nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Calling hours will be Thursday, May 9 from 9-10:45 a.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 50 Kane Street, Fatima Square, Hartford. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Donations in David’s memory may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church. To share a memory of David, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com
