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Paul Botticello Obituary
Paul Botticello, Jr., age 79, of Andover passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was predeceased by his beloved husband, Peter Mortensen, as well as his parents Paul and Evelyn Botticello.
Paul is survived by his siblings, Tom Botticello (Noreen), Don Botticello (Marcell), and Sue Joyce (Paul); brothers-in-law, Bruce Mortensen (Becky), Ronald Mortensen (Nina), Rodney Mortensen (Sheryl); sisters-in-law, Karen Cote (Cliff) and Beverly Mortensen (James Cetran); his uncle and friend, Ron Frey; many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly; and countless other family and friends.
A proud veteran, Paul honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Connecticut and was employed for decades as the Executive Director of AIDS Project Hartford. He was passionate about his work, loved to travel, and was an avid reader. His family will remember him for his kind and generous heart, his love of animals, and his incredible cooking. Christmas Eve dinner will never be the same.
Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Protectors of Animals, 144 Main Street, Unit O, East Hartford, CT 06118. The D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To share a memory of Paul, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com
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Monica
January 13, 2025
I work with him for 8 years in Act before he retired. He was best boss ever. He had a great heart and such a passion to help people in need. It so sad to see him pass. I love him. His legacy is all people he help that depended on these services. And miracles he pulled to make we had work.
Priya Morganstern
January 13, 2025
I knew Paul through work on behalf of AIDS Project Hartford. He was a wonderful man.
Denise Roman
January 12, 2025
Paul was friend for many years, always happy to see you. He will be missed.
Giovanna Cammuso
January 12, 2025
Paul after I graduated college, you are my first real employer thank you for the opportunity to Work for a wonderful agency, and with wonderful humans, you were one of the best bosses I´ve ever had! You will always be remembered
Phet DiLullo
January 10, 2025
This news breaks my heart. Paul was supportive of me as young professional and my growth. I really looked up to him. He was a wonderful person. I enjoyed the early conversations we had over coffee. I remember how much he love traveling to Canada and he rescued greyhounds. Sending my condolences to his family and friends.
D'Esopo Funeral Chapel
January 10, 2025
Our deepest condolences on your loss. The D’Esopo Family.
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