Louis E. Lestini

Louis E. Lestini, 61, of Newington, died Wednesday, November 19, 2003. He was the beloved husband for 33 years of Linda Jones Lestini. Born in New Britain, Mr. Lestini was a Newington resident for the past 30 years. He was formerly employed by Pratt & Whitney for 28 years. Besides his wife, he leaves his four children, Michele Cusano, of Bristol, Elisa Casparino and her husband, Nick, of Newington, Lori Lestini and her fianc', Robert Germano, of Newington, Louis Lestini II and his fianc', Mary Vernon, of Hartford; his six most beloved grandchildren, Anthony, Alyssa, Eric, Zachary, Jennifer, and Julia; his sister, Gina Megquier, of New Britain; his father-in-law, Robert Jones, of Newington; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Robert and Judy Jones, of Hartford, Candy Drake, of Enfield, David and Bunny Jones, of Northport, FL, Susan and Frank Gregorio, of Whitehall, NY, Marion Jones, of East Windsor, John Jones and Rosemary Roulo, of Anchorage, AK; a special uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his two brothers, Joseph and Herman Lestini. Lou was a loving family man who enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends. Lou also had a special affinity and deep love of animals. His funeral services will be held Friday, 10:00 a.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, with the Rev. Sandy Koppmann officiating. Interment will be in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Relatives and friends are invited to call this evening Thurs. from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Newington Memorial. Memorial donations may be made to the CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. To share a memory with the family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.