Harry Maldonado

Harry Maldonado, 51, of New Britain, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. Born in the Bronx, NY on March 2, 1973, he was the beloved son of Carmen M. (Maldonado) Villafane and Jorge A. Flores and the late Jorge L. Maldonado. Harry was a graduate of Bulkeley High School in Hartford and worked for many years as a technician at St. Francis Hospital. He played baseball in high school and as an adult, he enjoyed playing in a softball league. Harry was a longtime fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Yankees.

A loving father and grandfather, Harry will be forever missed by his eight children, Justin, Justine, Brandon, Brandee, Nathan, Jelissa, Alberto and Yandel and his three adored grandchildren, Landen, Bailey and Emery. He is also survived by four siblings, Lissette and husband David, Jeanette, Frankie and wife Lisa and Eddie and wife Melissa, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. In addition to his father, Harry was predeceased by two brothers, William Maldonado and Jorge L. Maldonado, Jr.

Special thanks to all the health services staff who cared for Harry throughout the last 13 years. To Robert Raffalo, who has always been there through the years, our family is grateful for your support.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, June 17th from 4-7p.m. at the funeral chapel. A Prayer Service will take place on Tuesday, June 18th at 10 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. Burial will follow at Cedar HIll Cemetery, Hartford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Harry’s memory may be made to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3A, Short Hills, NJ 07078 or online at https://www.christopherreeve.org/