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LOMBARDO, Donald J.
Donald J. Lombardo, 62, of East Hartford, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday (March 25, 2012) at his home with his caring family by his side. Born in Hartford on May 22, 1949, a son of the late Santo and Jeanne (Moretti) Lombardo, he had been a life-long resident of East Hartford. Raised in a farm family, Donald developed a strong work ethic as a young man. He was the president and operator of Colonial Paving of East Hartford for over 35 years and also Wishing Rock Farm in West Suffield for the past twelve years. Donald loved the people he worked with, the clients he worked for, and the friends he made along the way. He found pleasure in taking time to socialize at local establishments, tell jokes and talk history or politics. He loved kids, his land, his horses and dogs, his toys and his equipment. He will be remembered most by those who knew him for his drive, selflessness, fairness, sense of humor, and wisdom. Donald is survived by his son, Santo "Sam" Lombardo and his wife, Kristen, of West Suffield; one adored grandson, Nicholas J. Lombardo of West Suffield; three brothers, Peter Lombardo and his wife, Rosemary, of Glastonbury, Santo "Sam" Lombardo and his wife, Nancy, of Glastonbury, Anthony "Tony" Lombardo of East Hartford; and his favorite sister, Adele "Pinkie" Greene and her husband, Donald, of East Hartford. He also leaves the love of his life, Barbara J. Smith of East Hartford with whom he made his home, and her two children, Kelli Menard of West Suffield and Sydney Menard of East Hartford; a sister-in-law, Diane S. Lombardo of Manchester; several special people including cousins, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Besides his parents, Donald was predeceased by a brother, Robert C. Lombardo and a sister-in-law, Hillery G. Lombardo both of East Hartford.
Funeral services will be Friday (March 30) at 10 a.m. from the D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 a.m. at St. Christopher Church, 538 Brewer Street, East Hartford. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, (Section P), Burnside Avenue, East Hartford. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Thursday (March 29) from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Donald's name may be made for his Little Nickster and sent to the Nicholas J. Lombardo Trust Fund, c/o Windsor Federal Savings & Loan, 250 Broad Street, Windsor, CT 06095. For any on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.
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March 24, 2013
well Donald I guess it's goodbye for noe...I know I still miss you ....I guess I can only say...till we meet again in heaven~ love you my brother
Sam
May 10, 2012
Not a day goes by i dont think about you dad- i miss you every single day... the things i'm doing now we should be doing together and while i dont think i'll ever get over it, it calms me to know you did it your way- an OG that touched so many. your stories and lessons will live on for a long long time... A wise warrior, a rare combination. I hope your getting some R&R and having some fun, look over nick please, hes got a motor like you.
Rita DiCioccio Fogarty
April 22, 2012
Adele and family, so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy.
Susan Cooney (Coach)
April 16, 2012
Rest in Peace Donald. My sympathy to your family and loved ones.
Bill Dorosz
April 9, 2012
I just heard of our loss. I can't beleive it. We shared many crazy times and had many loves (ie: cars). I will have a tough time understanding this, but I will remember our experiences. Bye Don.
Bill Dorosz
Rich Bazley
April 8, 2012
my deepest sympathy for the loss of a good friend who i've known since we were just growing up together in East Hartford remembering visiting your home near the packing plant.and the fun times at sunset ridge school.happy to know that you are with the Lord now.
Don Richardson
April 8, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bob Bazley
April 7, 2012
sorry to hear the loss of Donny.We had a lot of fun in grade school.you were an honor to cross paths .see you when i get there.God Bless,
Sue (Egan) Soucy
April 6, 2012
I can't believe you're gone!! We spent countless years together and had some crazy times - Harbor Park, Johnny B's, late night rides on the harley, taking Sammy to Coventry Lake when he was just a baby!! I think the last time we saw each other was at JG's in East Granby several years ago. No one was ever the kind of friend you were to me!! I will love you always and will be forever grateful for your presence in my life!! Much love, Sue
April 3, 2012
Dear Lombardo Family,
I will always remember Donald as a dear friend. I have so many fond memories of our years of friendship. He loved his family and I know he will be missed by everyone who loved him.
My sincere sympathy,
Candice Belisle-Corcione
joe potvin
March 30, 2012
our deepest sympothy to the lombardo family donny will be greatly missed any always in our hearts
joe & jo jo potvin
Emily Judd
March 30, 2012
My love and sympathy goes out to the entire family. Donald was a great person for whom I have fond memories of from when I was a kid. I will never forget his kindness. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Danny Danny
March 29, 2012
Tony, Pink ,Lil Tony and family I have know Donny as long as Tony. My heart hurts very badly for all of you, Hi Sam, I do not forget, all of the family is in my prayers, If I named the lot I would go dumber than I am, Ton, Sam, and Pink God Bless.
Danny
MICHAEL ROSS
March 29, 2012
OUR SYMPATHY TO THE LOMBARDO FAMILY IN THE LOSS OF DONALD.
WILL TRULY MISS HIM AT OUR MORNING SOCIALIZING GROUP.
Gloria-Jean Brisson
March 29, 2012
Lombardo family,
I am so sorry for your loss... Donald was the one that always made jokes and made people laugh.. He will be sadly missed... My thoughts&prayers are with you as you lay Donald to rest..
March 29, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the Lombardo family. Meg & Gary Burgess
Martin Soovajian
March 29, 2012
I attended grade school with Don and had fleeting contact with him over the ensuing decades. I remember him fondly. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Adele Lombardo-Greene
March 29, 2012
Donald.....
Miss you already.
your favorite sister
Chris Smith
March 28, 2012
Adele and Lombardo family; Although I haven;t seen Donald in a number of years he was always a great friend to me. Time goes by but memories are never lost. I have some wonderful memories of Donald and his family. I will miss him.
Peter and Pearl Moretti & Family
March 28, 2012
LOMBARDO FAMILY: We are deeply saddened to hear of Donald's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We now have another angel in our family watching over us. May he rest in peace.
March 28, 2012
We were so saddened by Donald's passing, please accept our deepest sympathies and know your family will be in our prayers.
Dan and Deb Freeman
March 28, 2012
Donald will be sadly missed, his humor and jokes always made everyone at Wishing Rock laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. Love Amy Waldron & Morgan Wells.
Eileen Canny
March 28, 2012
Adele and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Hold on to all of your wonderful memories~~~Love and peace~~~Eileen Canny
peter lombardo
March 28, 2012
Donalds Family and Friends,all the young years connecting us by our Fathers and the dirt road ,he was always measuring our height,never wrestled me,at 14 I was taller,but He Always Was bigger than me,from garbage men,porkers,concrete and all,alot of thoughts and stories that become sweeter with age even now, at 62 each, we are Lombardos , cousin petie
Steffani Summerlin
March 28, 2012
Donald, we've had our differences but in the end you were a huge reason so many people got to live their dreams with their horses. I was a happy boarder at WRF with my 2 horses and I was hard to satisfy when it came to their care but you did it. You've joined my beloved Stormy on the other side and I believe you'll watch over him there as you did for me here. Greener pastures for you to oversee now my friend. You will be missed.
March 28, 2012
Sam and family,
Your dad was father to so many. He loved our barn-girls with all his heart, and for that we are eternally greatful and honored to have known him. He will forever be loved and never forgotten.
Robin and Keith Moreau
March 28, 2012
Donald-your love for life and sense of humor will always be in our hearts. You will be missed!
Love,
Cousin Donna, Neal and Neal Patrick
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