Barbara T Magnotta

Barbara (Tassone) Magnotta, 76, a lifelong resident of East Hartford, passed into eternal rest on November 1, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Bruno J. and Gertrude (Saxton) Tassone. She worked prior to starting her family at the 'boat' building (as her young kids would call it.). Later in life she volunteered at St. Rose Church and School before becoming the secretary at the rectory. She also worked for W.I.C in East Hartford helping many young families. She will be remembered for her Thanksgiving dinners with family and friends, her 'filled to the gills' Christmas tree and her world famous Christmas cookies. She is survived her two sons, John A. Magnotta and his wife Tracy and Michael A Magnotta, all of Tolland, her sister Catherine Page, of Fla., two grandsons Justin A. Joyal, of Coventry and Jacob A Magnotta, of Broad Brook, one granddaughter Jessica Ann Magnotta, of South Windsor and her great granddaughter Mykala Joyal, of Coventry. She was predeceased by her husband Anthony F. Magnotta, her sister Maryanne Cusano, a nephew Christopher Michael Chase as well as her long time friend Paul Rabenold. Visiting hours are Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 4-6PM at the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. Her funeral service will follow at 6PM at the funeral home. Burial is private. For more information, to view her Everlasting Memorial Video Tribute or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.newkirkandwhitney.com