Name: Calling hours for Kevin Winchell
Start: 2016-10-17T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-10-17T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home - Manchester

Kevin Winchell, 44 of Manchester beloved son of Joan (Szrom) Winchell of Manchester and the late Donald E. Winchell Sr. passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. He was also predeceased by his brother, Donald E. Winchell Jr. Kevin was born in Hartford, April 7, 1972 and graduated from Manchester High School Class of 1990. He attended Manchester Community College and was in the culinary program for two years. He had been a resident of Manchester for most of his life. He recently owned and operated with Cliff Tyler, K C's Lunch Box in Manchester, previously working as a chef at The Village of Buckland Court in South Windsor and also at The Arbors in Manchester. Kevin was the Pittsburg Steelers #1 fan. In addition to his mother, Kevin is survived by a sister, Dolores Deschenes and her husband, Michael of Florida, a niece, Jenn Winchell of Vernon, four nephews, Patrick Winchell and Jeremy Winchell both of Manchester, Shawn Deschenes and Ryan Deschenes both of Florida, a great-niece, Destiny Deschenes, a great-nephew, Devon Deschenes and several aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 at 10 am at St. Bridget Church 80 Main Street Manchester. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church. Burial will follow in St. Bridget Cemetery, Manchester. Family and friends may call Monday, Oct. 17, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Holmes Funeral Home 400 Main St. Manchester. The family suggests memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital P. O. Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38101-9908. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Hartford Courant from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2016.

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Arlene Maddox

November 28, 2016

November 8, 2016

I remember Kevin coming to our house. He was friends with my son, Stephen Tramontano who is deceased. He was a nice fellow. So sorry for your loss! Mr. and Mrs. Tramontano, Manchester, CT

Lynnette Santos

November 6, 2016

I have only known Kevin for about 2 years, I was his mail lady, he was a good guy, friendly, great to talk to about football, his smile was worth a million bucks, gave me tomatoes when he had too many, just someone to look forward to seeing at the end of my route, my deepest condolences to his mother and all his family, he will surely be missed.

Tobey Piirainen

October 18, 2016

Kevin was a good person. Very much liked. Took pride in his cooking. Always had a smile. He will be missed. May u rest in peace.

Holmes Funeral Home - Manchester

October 15, 2016

With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.

Kathy Voisine

October 16, 2016

So sorry to know of Kevins passing. I had the pleasure of working with him while he was at The Village @Buckland Court. Kevin was always quick to offer a helping hand and always with that contagious smile of his. Sharing your loss and sending prayers for peace and healing in the days to come.

katie Guilmette

October 15, 2016

I am so sorry for the families loss!!
Kevin was a great neighbor to have and always said hello to us and offered to share some tool he had for my husband while he worked in the yard!! A real gentleman and a good friend!! I will still see him waving hello to me in his driveway!! Katie and Rick Guilmette

Patrick, Arlene and Uncle Chris

Chris Shovlin

October 15, 2016

We meet Kevin just a few weeks ago when my handicapped nephew, Patrick was placed in the same room with Kevin at the Conklin Building at Hartford Hospital.
He was so nice to us and to my nephew.
Later we moved to another room and Kevin would come and visit us, always walking with his IV pole.
Later in the week he came to say he was going home.
We were so happy for him and exchanged email.
Patrick got him a Kermit the Frog so he will always have a friend wherever he goes.
Our family only knew him for a few days, but his spirit will be with is forever.
Love always,
Patrick, Arlene, Kathy, and Uncle Chris.

Mark DiBella

October 15, 2016

To the Winchell Families,
I had known Don Sr. when he was a mechanic many years ago, I was the SNAP-ON TOOL DEALER in Don's area. Don was a great guy as well as his children I am sure are.
Please except my heart felt condolences, May God Bless the Winchell families at this time of sorrow.

Christine Savoie DeVault

October 14, 2016

We all knew Kevin back in school, you just couldn't miss that smile shining down the hallway. My prayers goes out to his family and friends during this difficult time.

Gil & Ann Fahey

October 14, 2016

Kevin was the best neighbor ever ! Every winter he would snow-blow our entire sidewalk and then continue past our house and do some of the other neighbors' walks. He was always polite and kind and loved his animals so much. Always had a smile and something positive to say about everyone. We will miss him terribly - such a nice kid -- we feel lucky to have known him and wish we could have done more to help him. But we never knew how sick he really was because he never complained.

We hope his family will accept our sincerest condolences and know that their son made a difference in our lives and will always be remembered.

Most sincerely,
Gil & Ann Fahey

Sabrina Ivaldi

October 14, 2016

I am so very sad to hear of Kevin's passing. I was in shock actually. Kevin and I were a couple 20 years ago. He was my sister's husband's best man at her wedding. We worked at the Arbors together and I was just smitten over him. All the girls liked Kevin. I had to fight over him lol. Those were the good ole days. He will be missed and my condolences to his family. Heaven has a new angel.....

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