Anthony P. PARROTTA

PARROTTA, Anthony P.


Anthony P. Parrotta, 78, of Hartford, loving and devoted husband of Janice Burgess Parrotta for 56 years, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2013 at Hartford Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born May 16, 1935 in Hartford and was the son of the late Antonio Peter and Adeline "Lillian" Uricchio Parrotta. A consummate family man, entrepreneur and avid sports enthusiast, Tony will be remembered for his generosity, courage, hard work and above all, his zest for life. He attended Bulkeley High School, '53 and Wentworth Institute of Technology, '55 majoring in Building and Construction Management. Tony continued and expanded his father's home building and construction business, which later became known as A.P. Parrotta Developers, founded in 1960. He was highly respected for his business ethics and management skills. Throughout his life, Tony served as a board member and supported many non-profits in the Greater Hartford community, including the House of Bread, the Connecticut Chapter of the National Kidney Foundation, Home Builders Association of Hartford County and UNICO National. Tony was also an active member of St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church and the Hartford Golf Club and a former member of the Wethersfield Country Club. He especially enjoyed entertaining family and friends at his home in Hartford, as well as in Vermont and Florida. A lifetime of memories were created on ski slopes, golf courses, beaches and from travels around the world. In addition to his beloved wife, dedicated partner and best friend, Janice Burgess Parrotta, Tony is survived by his three children and their spouses: Michele Parrotta and Lesley Skenderian of Hartford, Peter and Susan Parrotta of Rocky Hill and Mark Parrotta and Kimberly Hunter of Weston. He also leaves as his legacy, four adored grandchildren who will forever remember "Grandpa" for his love, devotion to their interests and endless fun: Clayton Alexander, Morgan Alexis, Lillian Rose and Robert Anthony, his niece, Mary Katherine Orzolek of Manchester, as well as many dear and close godchildren, cousins and friends. Tony will also be missed by his four-legged canine friends. The Parrotta family sends heartfelt thanks to the "angels" on CB2 at Hartford Hospital for their unyielding support and care, and to his gentle and compassionate caretakers from VNA and the pastoral and spiritual guidance of Father Andrew Giardino and Patricia Curtis of St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, 285 Church Street, Hartford. Everyone is asked to meet directly at the church. The burial will follow at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. The family will receive relatives and friends today from 3-7 p.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. Donations in Tony's memory may be made to the House of Bread, 1453 Main St., Hartford, CT 06120, Attn: Sister Theresa Fonti or the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry, Inc., 285 Church St., Hartford, CT 06103, Attn: Fr. Thomas Gallagher, OFM. To share a memory of Tony or offer condolences, please visit www.desopo.com.