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Jack Pinto Obituary

Pinto, Jack A.
Jack Armistead Pinto, age 6, of Sandy Hook, died December 14, 2012 in Sandy Hook Elementary School, in the company of his many friends, classmates and teachers. Jack was the son of Dean and Tricia (Volkmann) Pinto. He was born in Danbury, Connecticut on May 6, 2006. At the time of his death, Jack was a first grade student at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Besides his parents, Jack is survived by his brother Benjamin A. Pinto; maternal grandparents Alfred Volkmann and Laurine (Rothe)Volkmann of Shoreham, New York; paternal grandparents, Anthony Pinto and June (DeChello) Pinto of North Haven; his aunts Karen Volkmann of New York and Mia Pinto of East Haven; his godparents Alan Zaccaro and Mia Pinto, and his good friend John (JJ) Haddick.
Jack was an avid participant in a wide variety of activities including flag football, baseball, basketball, wrestling, and snow skiing. Jack was an incredibly loving and vivacious young boy, appreciated by all who knew him for his lively and giving spirit and steely determination. In life and in death, Jackwill forever be remembered for the immeasurable joy he brought to all who had the pleasure of knowing him, a joy whose wide reach belied his six short years.
The Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown, Connecticut is in care of arrangements.

Published by Danbury News Times on Dec. 17, 2012.
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I never knew Jack, but the letter from his friend John will forever sit in my mind. You will never be forgotten in my lifetime Jack, I will always remain vigilant in your honor. There are no words to express how much you mean Jack.

Andy

December 19, 2023

Happy (belated) birthday in heaven, Jack. You should still be here, but I know that you´re eternally safe now. I hope you´re playing all the sports up there.

Tiffany

Friend

May 7, 2023

Rest in peace, sweet boy. </3

Sydney

Other

March 29, 2023

Hi Jack I just wanted you to know we have the same name isn´t that cool? On December 14 2022 will mark a decade or ten years of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Massacre. Life has changed the past years Sandy Hook Promise was made by another victim Daniel Braden´s father also another victim Dylan Hockleys mom Nicole Hockley. The bad news is there was another man´s shooting in Uvalde Texas were 19 students and 2 teachers were killed. I hope you can welcome them in heaven. Their names are Xavier Lopez , Uziyah Garcia, Rojelio Torres, Amerie Jo Garza, Layla Salazar, Makenna Lee Elrod, Annabelle Guadalupe Rodriguez, Jackie Cazares, Nevaeh Bravo, Jose Flores Alexandria Aniyah Rubio Eliahana Cruz Torres Miranda Mathis Jayce Luevanos Jailah Nicole Silguero Tess Mata Eliahna Garcia Maite Rodriguez Alithia Ramirez and the teachers

Jack

June 14, 2022

Pinto family , always in my thoughts and prayers. I sincerely believe Jack is a lot happier right now than any us will ever will be times a million.
God bless!

Mike Esposito

December 15, 2021

May the Lord bless you on this horrible day of remembrance. I think of your family all year round. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

Ann Marie Curling

Other

December 14, 2021

To Jack´s Family

May Jack Surround Each And Everyone Of You With Warmth From His Rays Of Sunshine... Heavenly Hugs To All...

A Mom Of An Angel

December 14, 2021

Happy heavenly 15th birthday Jack! I hope you are celebrating big in heaven today, surrounded by the angels. Keep playing sports in the sky, little buddy. I feel like you would’ve become a pro player one day. I’m sorry the world missed out on seeing that. Such a bright boy, may your precious soul be at peace!

tiffany

May 6, 2021

To Jack's family and friends, I didn't know Jack, or anyone who were in that school that day. I just wanted to say that I pray that God has begun to heal those wounds and there"s more happy memories then sad. I know that somethings will never heal but know that you are in many peoples prayers .

Linda Jayne Alcorn

May 4, 2021

Happy Heavenly Birthday Jack. May You Celebrate With Your Rays Of Sunshine Upon Your Family & Let Tgem Feel Your Presence Sweet One❤

May 4, 2021

Rest easy with Jesus sweet child

Stacey Peters

May 3, 2021

Jack always in the back is my mind. No doubt in my mind Jack is that happiest kid in Heaven !!

Michael Esposito

Acquaintance

May 2, 2021

Jack, It has been over 8 years since you and 19 other little children and 6 beloved educators, left this earth and became part of God’s angels. I never met you or anyone else who was inside that school, so at times I think to myself, they have to be here living their life somewhere in this world, but hits hard because I then realize the reality of the situation. It hurts to know you all are gone, but I hope that heaven is even more beautiful than any of us could ever imagine. I hope you’re at peace. I hope your family has found peace. They have you, a beautiful little guardian angel, looking over them until they reunite with you once again. Sending my love and prayers. ❤

April 30, 2021

Jack & Family

Jack as you walk with the angels may you surround your family with your Rays of Sunshine

Thinking of you

Heavenly Hugs
A Mom Of An Angel Cam

December 17, 2020

Emily Anderson

Significant_other

August 14, 2020

Hello Dean, Tricia and Ben. I pray that you all are doing well today. This message is for you to know that your son Jack has been etched in my mind and heart every since I saw the picture of that big smile of his in 2012. Its unexplainable, I just liked him when I saw him and later read about his tenacity and inspiration for life as I continue to read about him today. I am 68 years old now and I feel in my heart that he would have been a real difference maker in the world today. I really hope you all get this message because I want you to know that I will continue to pray for your family. May God continue to bless each of you.

Nelson Harris

Friend

June 7, 2020

To the family and friends of Jack,
I just want to tell you that, even though I never knew Jack or your family..Im sorry for your loss. The picture of Jack with his little New York Giants tattoo, he looked so beautiful, not just handsome, but the joy he expressed. His smile was so cute. God bless you all.

Linda Alcorn

December 24, 2019

Jack, I never met you either but think about you often. No question you were smiling from above when your brothers team won the state title! Thoughts and prayers for the Pinto family and all the Sandy Hook families.

Mike Esposito

December 24, 2019

Rip lil Jack never met u in fact I dont know you but I remember seeing that u loved the New York giants and victor cruz god bless your soul and every other kid and teacher who lost their life that day may u Rest In Peace for ever n ever breaks my heart I have 3 boys myself I jus wanna say happy holidays lil guy look after all of us with love and respect ❤❤❤

Max Reyes

December 23, 2019

Amani Price

Friend

February 12, 2019

June 18, 2018

My Heart broke for all those lost that day but for some reason Jack's loss affected me the most. He was a Boy that seemed like was going somewhere in life. My Condolences to all his loved ones. I am So Sorry

Gail LeDuc

May 22, 2018

Happy birthday sweetheart

Sara Dermer

May 6, 2018

May 5, 2018

March 13, 2018

Jack, I know you are playing with all your buddies and singing God's praises in Heaven now. God bless your family and friends. Until they meet you again, I pray for peace in their hearts.

Linda Alcorn

February 8, 2018

February 7, 2018

December 6, 2017

November 9, 2017

August 22, 2017

PRAYERS

Valenda Newell

June 20, 2017

happy birthday jack

jimmy

May 5, 2017

Jack may you rest in gods arms forever.

Brian

May 1, 2017

happy easter jack ,love you

jimmy

April 12, 2017

love you jack

March 24, 2017

merry xmass

james havens

December 16, 2016

love you ,jimmy

james havens

November 9, 2016

be thinking of you jack ,love jimmy

jimmy havens

October 18, 2016

thinking of you jack at the wizard of oz play ,love jimmy

jimmy havens

September 6, 2016

ice cream for you jack,from my heart to yours ,love jimmy

jimmy havens

August 3, 2016

you will always be in our hearts ,love jimmy

jimmy

July 8, 2016

jack you are always on my mind ,love jimmy

jimmy

June 8, 2016

Limitless boundaries of open space for you to dance on clouds and sing with the angels in the Kingdom, I hope your day was peaceful for all

Tammy

May 7, 2016

hey jack its your day ,happy birthday love jimmy

jimmy

May 6, 2016

love jimmy

jimmy

April 12, 2016

happy easter jack ,love jimmy

jimmy

March 23, 2016

happy valentines day jack ,love jimmy

jimmy

February 9, 2016

jimmy

February 9, 2016

hey jack always thinking of you ,love jimmy

jimmy

January 18, 2016

bella

December 13, 2015

love jimmy

jimmy

November 19, 2015

hey jack wishing you a happy halloween ,love you jimmy

jimmy

October 14, 2015

thinking of you jack ,love jimmy

jimmy

September 9, 2015

a candle for jack

jimmy

August 7, 2015

I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful child. Keeping your family in prayer.

Natalie

July 29, 2015

for you jack ,love you jimmy

jimmy

July 15, 2015

Danielle

June 30, 2015

Shortly after the attack, I read we shouldn't try to remember all the victims, but to chose one for remembrance. I choose Jack. I am Terribly Sorry for your personal loss, But Happy to Follow the Giants in Jack's Memory, and now sign his Book here.

James Flindt

June 27, 2015

jack wishing your dad a happy fathers day ,love jimmy

jimmy

June 17, 2015

HAPPY B DAY JACK

WILLIAM LASATER

May 6, 2015

hey jack happy birthday, be thinking of you,love jimmy

jimmy

May 6, 2015

Wishing you an early Happy Birthday Jack! Wishing you were still here with your family but knowing you are in an AWESOME place right now.

Brenna

May 5, 2015

happy easter jack ,love jimmy

jimmy

April 1, 2015

hey jack ,i wish you a happy valentines day ,love jimmy

jimmy

February 11, 2015

Tricia, I think about you and your family, "mom and Dad" Volkmann. Sometimes I dream with you when you were a little girl. Prayin for you woith love.

Lia (Novaes Cesar) Musetti

January 26, 2015

jack thinking of you on this winter day ,love jimmy

jimmy

January 21, 2015

"Every good gift and every perfect present is from above" - James 1:7... Times has passed but the cherished memory of yours will always be intact...

Orlando's Family

December 16, 2014

jack be thinking of you this sunday love you jimmy

jimmy

December 10, 2014

jack be thinking of you on thanksgiving ,love jimmy

jimmy

November 19, 2014

thinking of you jack ,love jimmy

jimmy

October 15, 2014

love jimmy

jimmy

September 17, 2014

thinking of you today jack ,we all love and miss you ,jimmy

jimmy

August 8, 2014

Happy birthday to Jack Happy birthday Jack Happy birthday dear Jack

William Lasater

May 7, 2014

Happy birthday Jack! May your family find peace and joy in the memories they have of you and the knowledge that they will see you again one day.

Brenna

May 6, 2014

Wishing you guys a Happy Easter and hope all is well

Nate

April 20, 2014

jack wishing the pinto family a happy valentines day ,love jimmy

james havens

February 13, 2014

my prayers are with you in your familey the angles are waching over him

marcia clement

January 5, 2014

Bella B

January 1, 2014

My grief can only hint at what you must feel but know this: when a child is taken so young, everyone loses because we will never see nor benefit from the wonderful things we can only guess he might have accomplished. He was a bright light in a world that needs light. I pray that your family will get the healing we all need. Bless you and bless Jack. Come back, buddy.

December 28, 2013

And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.” Isa 65:19. A wonderful promise Jack Pinto is surely missed prayers go out to all the families and friends.

December 28, 2013

Regina Ceballos

December 26, 2013

Bella B

December 25, 2013

Remembering you today and always Jack! I pray God gives peace to your family this day and always. I'm sure you are playing ball and really LIVING joyfully now. I look forward to meeting you one day.

Brenna

December 17, 2013

Rest in heaven sweet angel <3 I ask that God comfort your family always!

Brandy Caudill

December 15, 2013

When the Sandy Hook tragedy happened, our family was shaken with grief and disbelief. I still shed tears thinking about the families that have had to endure such a senseless tragedy. I cannot imagine losing any of our children. When the tragedy happened, we had just "adopted" our "elf on the shelf" and or family decided to name our elf Jack, after Jack Pinto. Every year we remember you Jack, and all of the victims and families. We pray for you all and you should know you will never be forgotten Jack. Tell all your friends in heaven we look forward to meeting you someday.....

Gordon Pound

December 15, 2013

When the tragedy of Sandy Hook took place, I asked my circle of family and friends to each choose a child to remember, along with their own family every year, just as though they were a member of our own family. I chose Jack Pinto and made a special remembrance..an image cut from wood of Jesus carrying the a cross with Jack's name and dates on it. Rest in peace, Jack. I know you are greatly missed.

Clarence Vaughn

December 15, 2013

Rest in peace Jack you with all your Angel friends now. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers every day.

karen imbimbo

December 14, 2013

my prayers are for jacks family today. 1 year ago when jack became a angel

bella b

December 14, 2013

Regina Ceballos

December 14, 2013

Remembering wonderful Jack and keeping him and the Pinto family in my heart and in my prayers today and every day. Love always wins.

Mary Kinsley

December 14, 2013

Thinking of you today.

Gary Malinoski

December 14, 2013

Precious little boy. God bless you and your family. In our prayers.

D See

December 13, 2013

Thinking of you and your family today Jack. RIP little man.

Wayne

December 13, 2013

bella b

December 3, 2013

i will keep Jack's name active on my facebook page as long as i have it and will periodically post his picture & info to remind people of this huge loss.

nora guadalajara

December 1, 2013

I am still heart broken over Jack. May you feel his sprit over Thanksgiving

william lasater

November 27, 2013

Thinking of you, Jack, and you family during this blessed time of the year. We are keeping your spirit alive with much love to all we meet. Keep you Angel wings wrapped tightly around your loved one this Holy season. RIP

Mrs. Robert

November 27, 2013

To the Pinto Family,
Thinking of you and your family every day and especially at this time of year. May you find peace this holiday season.We as a nation are still deeply affected by what happened and we will never forget.
Sincerely,
The Chermansky Family
Cumberland Indiana

November 27, 2013

jack wishing your family a happy thanks giving love jimmy

james havens

November 27, 2013

happy turkey day in heaven jack. my thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season, may our father bring you comfort on the 1 year mark that jack became a angel. god bless you all.

bella b

November 26, 2013

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