Name: Visitation for Spero James Makris
Start: 2025-10-27T09:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-10-27T11:00:00.000Z
Location: Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home on Oct. 23, 2025.

Publish in a newspaper

Spero James Makris, 75, of West Hartford, passed away on October 20, 2025. Spero was born in Hartford to the late Spero H. and Artemis (Baclava) Makris and resided in West Hartford for most of his life.
Spero was fortunate to have grown up during an era when family values, respect, and honesty were valued above all else. These values served him well his entire life. He attended CCSU earning a BA in psychology and also attended Assumption College completing a Masters and 6th Year Degree in rehabilitation services. He was proud to have served in the mental health and human services fields and was always helping others.
Spero was the type of person who always worked very hard to overcome any obstacle and persevere. He enjoyed music, cycling, and gardening. He was more than fortunate to have had a loving family and to have made some of the most wonderful friendships anyone could ask for. His best friend and partner, Linda, has reminded him of the true value of kindness, thoughtfulness, and love. Although together for more than 25 years, he regrets they had not met sooner. Sadly, his recent diagnosis of stage 4 cancer has been the one obstacle he could not overcome.
Calling hours will be Monday, October 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, followed by an 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford.
In Spero's memory, please consider a donation to West Hartford Tree Project, 215 Brace Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107 or to Arbor Day Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.SheehanHilbornBreen.com
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Spero, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign Spero Makris's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Recent Activity

Yesterday

Manny Machado posted to the memorial.

October 24, 2025

Paula Berdoukas DeTuccio posted to the memorial.

October 23, 2025

Elizabeth Rocco posted to the memorial.

3 Entries

Manny Machado

Yesterday

Spero, we met at Central Connecticut State College in January 1972, determined by college admissions that we were a good match to be roommates in Sheridan Hall. We started out as "matched" roommates but chose to be lifelong friends; nearly 54 years of an unbelievable and endearing friendship.

We shared many life events and good times together. I enjoyed riding our bikes together for years at the West Hartford Reservoir and sitting on the banks of the reservoir talking about anything and everything, our annual rides to the Southington Apple Festival and our 58 mile round trip ride up the rails to trails bike path from Farmington into Massachusetts.
Attending countless "oldies" concerts at the Wolf´s Den at Mohegan Sun, meeting wonderful people and seeing many great performers that we admired and listened to growing up. I will miss our frequent breakfasts, again, talking about anything and everything, at times, for hours.

When faced with sad and challenging life events, your immediate extended hand and supportive nature was comforting and greatly appreciated.

Spero, you were such a big influence and part of my life that will be sorely missed. A type of friend that can´t be replaced and a void that will never be filled. I do and will always have fond memories of our times together and your devotion to family, friends and Linda, who you told me was the love of your life and your regret having not met her sooner. Oh yes, and I won´t forget your sense of humor, especially your quick wit. May God bless you.

With Love,

Your ex-roommate and grateful "chosen" friend

Manny

How you can show support

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Follow this page

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Paula Berdoukas DeTuccio

October 24, 2025

My deepest condolences, may his memory be eternal.

Elizabeth Rocco

October 23, 2025

How lucky we have been to have known Spero since 2011, when we purchased the house next door to his mother, Artie, in West Hartford. Spero was articulate and wise, and thoroughly researched everything that interested him. He will be missed.

Beth Rocco and Wes Winterbottom

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results

Funeral Services Provided By

Sheehan-Hilborn-Breen Funeral Home

1084 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110