Ronald T. Anastasio

I was fortunate enough to know Ronnie from when he was at Burnside Motors, on the BLVD in East Hartford. My father was a frequent visitor there, and became friendly with Ronnie. He was really an institution at Burnside, keeping alot of things running on a daily basis. He was such a nice guy, and always willing to help. The picture in the paper really is how he was, always with a smile. I remember many years ago, he was passing through are area, and stopped at the house to say hello. He...

I met Ron through mutual friends while racing cars at Plainville Stadium. Favorite memory - The key to Ron's Chevy (55) fit Louis Lombardo's 58 Chevy. Sometimes while driving around and saw Louie's car - Ron would stop and move Louie's car a few spaces or across the street. Then we would sit and watch Louie's expressions when he went to get his car. We did this several times and never told Louie. Sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Joe Joe Rizzico 111 Brockton Oaks Dr. Jefferson,...