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Dean Bordonaro Obituary

Dean Bordonaro, 50 of Lake Road, Portland, passed away unexpectedly on Memorial Day Weekend. He is the son of Lorraine (Chandler) Perrotti, his late father Anthony Bordonaro and his step-father Michael Perrotti. Dean is survived by his brother Michael Bordonaro and his wife Nancy, a sister Loretta Faraci and her husband Richard, nieces and nephews Jennifer Chabot and her husband Brandon, Michael and Taylor Bordonaro, Anthony and Nicholas Faraci. Also, great nephew and niece Cameron Oliver and Caysen Jones. His Aunt Elizabeth Bordonaro and Uncle,Ronald Chandler. He also leaves behind his life-long love Rebecca Bordonaro. He was predeceased by his grandparents Sam and Bella Bordonaro and Frank and Helen Chandler and his Uncles Thomas and Daniel Bordonaro. At the age of 18, Dean began his lifelong career as a mason. He was the owner and operator of Portland Masonry, LLC. His masonry is a masterful work of art and his legacy will live on in the beautiful brick and stone work he created. Dean's greatest pleasures were fishing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, softball dirt bike riding and hanging out with his many friends. Dean loved animals, saving 3 stray cats and his dog Copper that all became his 4-legged family. Dean's favorite 4-legged friend was his first dog Bailey, who was often at Dean's side cruising in his truck or job sites. Dean will be forever remembered by his contagious smile, silly jokes, huge heart, kindness and outgoing personality, which are just a few of his endearing qualities. A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, June 5th at 10am in St. Mary's Church, Portland. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Mary's Cemetery, Portland. Friends may call at the Portland Memorial Funeral Home, 231 Main Street, Portland on Monday evening from 5-8pm.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jun. 2, 2018.

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Bill Cote

November 4, 2023

My word it has been a while since I have thought about my friend Dean rest in peace.

Debbie

September 3, 2018

I went to high school with Dean and I just recently learned of his passing. I will always remember him as a cheerful person who made me laugh. My sympathy to his family.

Heidi Colwell

June 9, 2018

Lorraine and Michael I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heidi Mergel Colwell

Tracy Milardo-Walsh

June 4, 2018

Words cannot begin to express my sorrow for you all. So very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers

Kathie Bagadinski

June 4, 2018

My heart goes out to you,Lorraine.and Loretta as well as your fami!ies

Brian Johnson

June 4, 2018

Sad to hear this.condolences to family and friends

Kathy Riding

June 3, 2018

Sincerest, deepest, heartfelt sympathy to the entire family. Such a huge loss of a wonderful, kind man. I will always remember him with his great big smile & his big hugs. I will continue to pray for God's strength & courage for everyone in the family.

Susan Bongiorno Frizen

June 3, 2018

God speed Dean. Bailey is waiting for you. RIP

God speed Dean. Bailey is waiting for you. RIP

Susan Bongiorno Frizen

June 3, 2018

God speed Dean. Bailey is waiting for you. RIP

Susan Bongiorno Frizen

June 3, 2018

Leslie S

June 3, 2018

Dean,
I am going to miss you yelling for Copper, as you started your day. The big wave to greet our family followed by a smile! I am going to miss our neighborly advice to one another for a few mins here and there in the street. I will miss the small everyday things that happened everyday. Because of you, the neighborhood was a better place. I miss you.

Nancy Milardo

June 3, 2018

I am so very sorry to hear of Dean's passing. My Deepest Sympathy to his entire family. I am thinking of all of you at this very sad time. May he Rest Peacefully while his memory stays alive in your hearts ans minds Forever Eternal.
With Love,

Tim Larson

June 2, 2018

So very sorry to lose someone I have known for many years. Such a great guy and a loss for us all. My best wishes and condolences to Lorraine and Mike, Michael and Nancy.
God speed my friend.

June 2, 2018

Dean, From the Portland Dukes Midget Football to you being our neighbor, your contagious smile will be remembered and missed. Your huge wave as you drove by always made my day. Rest In Peace, JJ and Lynda Byrne

Nick A.

June 2, 2018

Very sad. Seems like he had a full life for the years he was here. God bless and Rest In Peace.

Pat Lapadula

June 2, 2018

Memories last forever, and I have many great ones with you in mind!!! RIP Deano.

Elaine Milardo

June 2, 2018

In Memory of Dean Bordonaro....you will be missed! My sincere condolences to the Entire Family.

Michelle Cote

June 2, 2018

So sorry for your loss Michael and Nancy and the entire family. I hope love, family and friends will help guide you through this sorrowful time. God bless. Michelle, nick and mason.

Ami Martin

June 2, 2018

There are no words to Express the empty thought of no longer seeing his face and his handsome smile ..only the good die young...I will miss you my friend..

Lisa Jay

June 1, 2018

Dean, I know I havent seen you in a long time, but I will never forget our high school days. You were a great friend . RIP My old friend.

Stephanie & Michael St. Peter

June 1, 2018

Dean, you were a such a special person, a wonderful friend and a great neighbor. You and Copper meant so much to us, we feel so privileged to have considered you both a part of our family and life. We will miss you so very much - you will always be in our hearts. Love, Stephanie & Michael

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