Debra Pinto Obituary
Born in Meriden on Nov. 13, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Frank James and Mary Josephine (Lagana) Pinto and had resided in West Hartford for the past 14 years. She was a graduate of Platt High School, class of 1972. She was employed by New Departure before joining the U.S. Army, where she was stationed in Germany. She was a parishioner of St. Brigid Church in West Hartford and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. She loved being a mom to her daughter and taking care of her family and putting them first, regardless of her illness. She was the best mother a daughter could ask for and when she smiled, she lit up the room.
She is survived by one daughter, Debra A. Pinto, of West Hartford; her life partner and best friend, Peter Mancini, of West Hartford; one sister, Marianne Cardona and her husband, Angelo, of Wallingford; one brother, Nicholas Pinto and his wife, Paula, of Newington; two nieces, Heather Shea, of West Hartford, and Kayla Pinto, of Meriden; four nephews, Anthony, Nicholas, and Christopher Cardona, of Wallingford, and Anthony Neri, of Newington. She was predeceased by a sister, Lynn (Pinto) Shea, who passed away this past February.
The funeral will be held Thursday, Jan. 7, at 10:15 a.m. from the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, and at 11 a.m., at Our lady of Mount Carmel Church for a Mass of Christian burial. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday (TODAY) from 3 to 7 p.m. Should friends desire, contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave., P.O. Box 1004, Meriden, 06450-1004. www.jferryfh.com.
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Kathleen McGreal
May 17, 2021
My deepest condolences, Debra and I were in the same platoon in Basic Training at Ft. McClellan. She was such a warm and kind person, despite the hard time the Drill Sergeants gave her. They called her 'Pinto Beans'. She held her head high and worked even harder. By the time we graduated, she had the respect of everyone in our Company. Rest in peace Debra, I haven't and won't forget you.
Private McGreal
Debra Pinto
January 3, 2021
11 years today since you have been gone . Each day I miss you more and more ! Love you so much mom!
January 7, 2010
Nicky< Sorry to hear about your loss you are in my prayers From Lisa Petrocelli Nieves
January 7, 2010
To Nick and His Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. Words cannot really change the way we feel when we lose someone we are close to, the only thing you can do to find comfort is to know that your beloved family member is no longer in pain and in the hands of God now. Remember all of the happy memories you have shared with her over the years and keep those very near and dear to your heart. May God be with you and your Family during this trying time and always.
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neil king
January 7, 2010
To Heather,Nick and the entire family,
We are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. We remember all the wonderfull times of celebration and love, as you have all made us feel as if we are part of your own. With sympathy and Love, The king family
Joe Wade
January 7, 2010
My prayers are with u & the family In this very difficult time!
May u remember the
Rick T. Cardona
January 6, 2010
Marianne,Nick, Angie... and rest of the fam. Our Prayers are with You, we will carry your hearts in our hands as we head down this path TOGETHER.. we take great comfort knowing that Debbie, is no longer in any Pain !!! it is never an easy thing losing a Sister/Brother/Mother or any-other Family member... thinking of you all... and looking to the future.
Rick & Carmen Cardona & Fam...
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Dan & Jamie Pricone
January 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joyce Lozinski
January 6, 2010
Nick, Paula, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. We hope the wonderful memories you have of Debbie will help you at this time of sorrow.
Love,
Joyce and Mark
January 6, 2010
Nick and family,
Our deepest sorroor for your loss, our hearts go out to you aand your family.
The Varrato family
bill kennedy
January 5, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 5, 2010
Dear Nicky and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
Love, The Doyon Family
Wayne & Elaine Roberts
January 5, 2010
Heather and family
We were very sorry to hear of your Aunt Debbie's passing. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Wayne Roberts
January 5, 2010
Debbie Ann and Heather:
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
God be with you.
Wayne and family
January 5, 2010
Nick and Marianne; I am so very sorry to hear Debbie's passing. As you know we went to school together and she was a cool person. I am glad to have known her. My prayers are with you and your family.
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Ruthie
January 5, 2010
Nick and Marianne; I am so very sorry to hear of Debbie's passing. As you know we went to school together and she was a cool person. I am glad to have known her. My prayers are with you and your family.
Love Your City Hall Pal
Ruthie
January 5, 2010
To my family - all our love & prayers are with you. Debbie was a beautiful person with a wonderful smile and a heart of gold. She will be missed but never, ever forgotten.
Love,
LuAnn, Daniel & Shelby
Jo-Ann Lunney-Amantea
January 5, 2010
Nick and Family:
I know how close you were to your sister's and they too are with your mom, so you now have 3 guardian angels watching over you. My deepest
sympathy and prayers are with all of you.
god bless,
Ann Riley
January 5, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pinto family.
Love,
Ann and Derik
January 5, 2010
Debi Anne, Pete, Heather, uncle Nick, Maryanne and family, I'm very sad to hear of your loss. May you all find comfort in all the happy memories you have with her. I will miss her infectious smile and laughter.
Love,
Rose
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