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John Tortoro Obituary
John Joseph Tortoro, 85, Rocky Hill, beloved husband of Viola (Gorski) Tortoro for 63 years. John was a veteran of the Korean War, and was a welder for over 50 years, the last 21 years he ran his own welding business. He took great pride in his work and had many loyal customers, whom he kept in close contact with after his retirement. After retiring John enjoyed spending time with his family especially with his grandsons and great grandchildren. John was known for being a kind and generous man, not only to his family and friends but also strangers. Besides his wife John leaves behind 4 children; Patricia and her husband Michael Parlante, John P. Tortoro, Thomas J. Tortoro, and Mary and her husband David Yurczak; 5 grandchildren, Michael, Jr., Joseph and his wife Aimee, Ronald and his wife Patty, Matthew, and Nicholas; 3 great grandchildren, Christopher, Anthony, and Lia. He also leaves behind one sister Theresa Plenzio and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents Carmine and Antoinette (Balesano) Tortoro and 8 siblings Salvatore DelGrosso, Joseph DelGrosso, Ella Lombardo (DelGrosso), Louis Tortoro, Michael Tortoro, AnnaJean Tortoro, Rafael Tortoro and Richard Tortoro. Funeral services will be Thursday at 9am from the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook St. Rocky Hill, followed by a Mass of Christian burial in St. James Church, Rocky Hill, at 10am. Intermit will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield, CT. Friends are invited to the funeral home Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. Donations may be made in John's memory to the Connecticut Children's Medical Center. John's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses who cared for him at Hartford Hospital on Bliss 10 E and Hospice CB2. Their care and kindness was a comfort in his last days. John will be sorely missed by his family but take comfort in knowing he is in God's hands. For online guestbook, floral tributes and directions please visit www.brooklawnfunerahome.com
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linda Tortoro-Sylvain
September 5, 2019
Miss Uncle Johnny all the time.
Lisa Cianchetti
September 12, 2014
Mary and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Rosa Ficocelli
September 11, 2014
I am sorry for the loss of your father. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane DeFrancesco
September 11, 2014
Johnny (and Louie) used to buy steel from New England Metal where I worked. That was over 20 years ago and I remember him well.
He was a true gentlemen and never had a bad word to say. Johnny always had a smile and a twinkle in his eye - a pleasure to do business with.
I wish you peace as you work through this - remembering Johnny with a smile will help.
Suzanne O'Leary
September 11, 2014
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ann Thon
September 11, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your father. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judy Green
September 10, 2014
Mrs. T and family - it was an honor to be next door neighbors with Mr. T. He was one of a kind, always happy to help me or my kids - Vinny with his car, me with the flooded basement...we could always count on his advice and helping hand. I will miss chatting with him in the yard, or waving to each other while shoveling out after a snow storm, or admiring the best kept lawn in the neighborhood. He was wonderful and truly the best next door neighbor ever! I will cherish his friendship forever.
Toni J. Monarca
September 10, 2014
Auntie Vi, Patty, John, Tommy, Mary and families.
I was so sad to hear of the passing of Uncle Johnnie.He was a special person to me growing up. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Toni Jean
September 10, 2014
Patty, Viola and family I want to extend my deepest sympathy to all of you with your loss. Tammy Dube
Luke E. DiMaria and the Staff of Brooklawn Funeral Home/Giuliano-Sagarino
September 10, 2014
We extend our deepest sympathies at this time and thank you for entrusting us with the care of your loved one.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Territo
September 10, 2014
Patty and the Tortoro Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. Your Dad was an amazing man and I feel very blessed to have known him. May you all find comfort in knowing he is at peace and no longer in pain.
Dolores Perrine
September 10, 2014
May you rip' john, my deepest sympathy to your family and loved ones.
September 10, 2014
MY WIFE SHIRLEY AND I DIDN'T KNOW JOHN UNTIL HIS DAUGHTER PATTY MARRIED INTO THE PARLANTE FAMILY,SINCE THE FIRST DAY WE MET, JOHN & HIS WIFE VI0LA THEY BECAME VERY CLOSE TO US , ITS SUCH A SHAME WE LOST HIM , I MYSELF WILL ALWAYS KEEP HIS FRIENDSHIP IN MY HEART, HE WAS SUCH A HAPPY GO LUCKY MAN, HE ALWAYS TREATED EVERYONE WITH THE UPMOST RESPECT AND ALWAYS HAD A SMILE WHEN HE GREEDED YOU. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL HIS CHILDREN WHO I KNOW FOR A FACT WILL MISS HIM DEARLY ALONG WITH HIS WONDERFUL WIFE. RIP IN PEACE JOHN GOD BLESS YOU. FRED & SHIRLEY PARLANTE
Linda Tortoro Sylvain
September 10, 2014
My sons and me will miss Uncle Johnny more than words can express. He and my father were very close during the last years of my father's life. Uncle John made numerous trips with my dad to visit us in NY. My boys and I share many memories of Uncle Johny with my dad and Uncle Dicky. Uncle Johny was a precious reminder to us of my Dad, and my sons loved him so much. Uncle Johny knew he kind of took over where my dad left off. I am so thankful for having him in the lives of my sons when they were young, and as they have grown. We will miss him greatly. We are so sorry for your loss, Aunt Vi, Patty, John and Tom and the rest of your family. Please call on us if we can be of any help. With much love,
Kim Kivela Hanson
September 10, 2014
John was such a wonderful man. It was an honor growing up next door to your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in the knowledge that he is sitting at the right hand of God and watching over you always.
Mark and Tricia Catania
September 10, 2014
The Tortoro Family,
I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Tortoro for the last forty years. He always was a kind man and would constantly have a good story to tell. Mr. Tortoro highly valued his family and would always make anyone feel welcome at the family residence. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.
Sincerely,
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