Name: Visitation for Clint James DeSena
Start: 2015-01-15T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-01-16T01:00:00.000Z
Location: New Britain Memorial-Sagarino Funeral Home

PLAINVILLE - Clint James DeSena, 34, of Plainville, beloved husband of Margaret DeSena, and father to cherished infant daughter, Callie, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Amberwoods of Farmington after a courageous battle with cancer.

Clint was born on March 15, 1980, in New Britain, to James and Carolyn (Watrous) DeSena. Clint grew up in Southington and graduated from Southington High School in 1998. He received a bachelor of arts in psychology from Fairfield University in 2002. He then went on to get his masters of education at Central Connecticut State University. Clint was a dedicated and respected teacher in Bristol, teaching 3rd to 5th grades at Mountain View Elementary and Greene Hills School until he became ill in early 2014. Clint was an avid runner and participated in many charity races including American Cancer Society and the Cape Cod Ragner Relay in 2013. Clint was an enthusiastic and devoted husband and father as well as a brother, son, and teacher. He will be truly missed by
all those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Clint is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret; cherished infant daughter, Callie; parents, Jim and Carolyn, of Plantsville; brother, Chris, of Bristol; many aunts, uncles; cousins; a niece and a nephew; and a community of friends and students.

Funeral services will begin Friday, Jan. 16, at 10 a.m at the New Britain Memorial Donald S. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain followed by his funeral liturgy at 11 a.m. in St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville. Interment will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Visitation hours will be held Thursday, Jan. 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Callie DeSena College Fund, c/o: People's United Bank, 812 Queen St., Southington, CT 06489. For directions or online messages, please visit www.newbritainsagarino.com.

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Published by Southington Citizen on Jan. 16, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Clint DeSena

Sponsored by Kevin, Chris, and Jessica.

66 Entries

November 29, 2015

Jimmy I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Your Son .I just talked to Ralph and He told Me .Again very sorry for Your loss. Tommy LeBrun

January 19, 2015

Sorry for your loss you know that we can always go to Gods word the bible for comfort
tj

Wendy Schrlau

January 18, 2015

Carolyn, I am so deeply saddened to hear of Clint's passing. I remember our conversations about your sons and how proud you are of your boys. Take comfort in your memories and cherish your beautiful granddaughter. What a great gift she is. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Pic DeLuca

January 16, 2015

Jim, Carolyn and Chris,

Sorry to hear about the passing of your son and brother, Clint. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Jim, I know we talked about Clint when I saw you. My prayers are with you and your family.

Amanda L.

January 16, 2015

I am an ex-girlfriend of one of Clint's friends and had the pleasure of hanging out with him on many occasions. He was such a warm, giving, and generous person. He will be deeply missed

Maricarmen Salazar

January 16, 2015

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Caroline & family; I'm so sorry for your loss. Love Maricarmen.

Jason Philbrick

January 16, 2015

sorry that he is no longer around he will be missed

Jennifer Kask

January 16, 2015

I didn't know Clint, however when I saw this on the T.V. and then found out my hair dresser knew him I felt I had to say something. I am extremely sorry for your loss and may God take him home to heaven where he will no longer be sick. He will continue to look down on all of you and make sure his family is OK. God bless all of you and I hope you will recover quickly with the help of friends and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cindy Cota

January 15, 2015

My husband and I were so sorry to hear of Clint's passing. I had not seen him since our time at Fairfield together but his smile remained the same. He was a kind and gentle person who clearly made a difference in his world. Our thoughts are with his family.
Cindy Cota and Ed Hertwig

January 15, 2015

We are so very sorry to hear of Clint's passing. He was truly an amazing person with a huge heart and he was a wonderful friend. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
Brian and Kelly Viola

Mark Suski

January 15, 2015

Jim and Family

So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Laura Carter

January 15, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about Mr. DeSena's passing. My son had him as a teacher and my daughter helped as a reading budding for his class. He was a wonderful, soft-spoken teacher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Barbara Sorel

January 15, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the De Sena family.Clint and I taught together at Mt.View School when he began his career.I was the "Veteran " teacher in the classroom next door.Every morning we'd talk and joke.When I left his room I'd giggle and say "We have to stop meeting like this." Clint would always laugh. On my retirement card he wrote "Barb- Thursday.10:00.Your place. Clint". I loved his humor and enthusiasm for teaching. He was a kind ,giving person who will be missed by all.

The Clark's

January 15, 2015

We are truly saddened to hear of your recent loss and would like to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. Clint was such an amazing person who touched the lives of many. We hope that you find courage and strength.

Tina & Janie Murphy

January 15, 2015

We are so very sorry for your loss! May you find comfort and peace. Heaven has another angel. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. The Greene-Hills Family will miss him so much. Gone but never forgotten.

Pasha Family

January 14, 2015

May God continue to give you comfort and strength. Your family is in our prayers.

Karen Pirro

January 14, 2015

Mr. DeSena was a patient, kind and encouraging teacher to both my boys at Mtn View. He loved challenging the students in a heartfelt manner that didn't make it feel like work! His support in those years before middle school were so appreciated. God bless.

Jen, Justin & Matthew Hebert

January 14, 2015

We were very sad to hear about Mr. DeSena. Both of my sons each had him as a 4th grade teacher at Mt. View school. He was so kind, a really nice person and a great teacher. He will be missed by all including his students. All of the DeSena family are in our prayers and thoughts.

Marcella

January 14, 2015

My heart goes out to all of you that stood by him and helped him fight the hardest battle of his life. Mar, I can only pray that you find peace in knowing he will forever be with you and Callie . You have been a good wife , friend and mother through such a difficult time, I am sure he felt loved as one should in their time of need.
May he rest in peace and forever be the angel in you lives. My sincerest sympathy .

robin hatheway

January 14, 2015

So sorry DeSena family for your loss. Clint comes up in conversations many times with the family talking about growing up and boy scouts. Prayers to all

Brenda Cronin

January 14, 2015

Carolyn and family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Clint was a blessing in your lives. I hope you will find peace and comfort in your hearts soon.

Andrea

January 14, 2015

My brother worked with Clint and even though I never met him, I'm am so saddened to hear. My brother often spoke of the jokes they shared, many of them Chuck Norris jokes, and he usually burst out laughing before he could even finish telling the story. I am very sorry for the passing of such a great person.

Jeff and Ann Heath- Corcoran

January 14, 2015

Carolyn-- I have no words to express to you and Jim how very sad I am to hear of Clint's passing. You always spoke so highly of both boys, that I felt I knew them. May you find peace going forward and remember Clint in the eyes of his little girl. Sending healing thoughts to you and your family ..

Rick Schneider

January 14, 2015

Jim and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Dave & Avis Clark

January 14, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Lapierres

January 14, 2015

Jim, Carolyn, Chris, Margaret, Callie, and Family,
Heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you for the unfortunate and untimely passing of Clint who was in the prime of his precious life. We had the privilege of being his neighbor during his childhood and early adulthood and respected him immensely for all of his accomplishments. Words cannot express the loss we all feel. Please remember that 'sorrow is not forever; love is' and Clint's memory will live on within all of us for eternity. With Love & Sincerity, The Lapierres

Cheryl Fox

January 14, 2015

Words can not properly express sympathy or help ease the pain of the loss of a loved one… Clint was a great man and has obviously touched the lives of many. My love to his family, especially my friend Maggie and their daughter Callie during these difficult times.

Tom & Nancy McGuire

January 14, 2015

Jim & Family:
We were so sorry, to learn of Clint's passing. Unfortunately, there aren't any words that can fully express our deep sympathy. You are wonderful people, and Clint was a special young man. Take comfort in knowing that Clint's suffering is over, and have faith that he's now with the Good Lord, in Heaven.
God Bless - Tom & Nancy McGuire

Joyce Ramsey

January 14, 2015

Our prayers are with the entire DeSena family during this time of sorrow. We are all so sorry for your loss.
The Ramsey family of Bristol, CT

Jeannie and Jim

January 14, 2015

All our love and sympathy to you and Callie, Margaret. Clint was blessed with the comfort of your love. He will live in the hearts of the lives he touched in so many ways.

Susan Kokofsky

January 14, 2015

Message to Clint, We cried for the past year and now through your passing. We will find the strength to honor your life. You will be missed every second of every day, Love you, Auntie Sue

Holly Charamut

January 14, 2015

Jim and Family..so so very sad to hear about the loss of your beloved son. May you find comfort in God and precious memories. What can human words say.

Aimee

January 13, 2015

Margaret, I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying that you find peace & comfort.

Monica Grezlik

January 13, 2015

It was an honor to work with Clint at Greene-Hills School. He cared so much for his students and for his fellow teacher friends. I will never forget the nice talks we had about our love for running. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. With heartfelt condolences.

David Hanna

January 13, 2015

Clint, you brought so much joy to the people you came across and you will be missed.

David Zboray

January 13, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss! My condolences to the DeSenas. I had the honor of attending Fairfield University with Clint and remaining friends with him afterwards. Even then, he was a great teacher, introducing his friends to dozens of board and video games, amid laughter and good conversation. Clint's intelligence, kindness, humor, and patience remain an inspiration to me, and I'm honored to have known him.

Joyce & Rich Topshe

January 13, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are so very sorry for your loss.

Kris Sargis

January 13, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to Clint's wife, daughter, and family! He was a kind and caring man who gave everything he had to his students. One of the nicest people I ever met. I worked with him at Mt. View and Greene Hills but in the Preschool programs at both schools. He will be missed.

Sandy & Tony Pierry

January 13, 2015

We are so very sorry to hear of Clint's passing. Our thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends.

Chris Calamera

January 13, 2015

I am deeply saddened by the passing of Clint, and as one of his roommates throughout all 4 years at Fairfield, I can say that Clint was a truly unique personality with something good to say at all times - he excelled at finding ways to make us laugh and keeping things light throughout the difficult times in our college career. He will be missed.

- Chris Calamera

Marc B

January 13, 2015

I worked with Clint at Shaw's Supermarket in Southington. He was a great guy. I remember him being happy when he got a teaching job.

January 13, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family. May the "God of all comfort", give you the strength to endure these distressing times.

Teresa Perez

January 13, 2015

I am so sad to hear this news. My condolences to your family & friends. Clint and I graduated from Fairfield University together. I have memories of his kind and shy smile. My thoughts are with you.

Kimberly Moreland

January 13, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Carolyn, although I never met Clint, the beautiful words that others have offered of him makes me wish that I had. Your family is in my thoughts.

January 13, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you Caroline - stay strong.

Thaon

January 13, 2015

My heart is heavy at this incredibly sad time. My thoughts and deepest condolences go out to Mar and all of Clint's family. He was an incredible person with an unmistakable sense of humor that made Clint so uniquely Clint. He had the heart of a teacher and his students meant the world to him. Clint had the gift to brighten any room with his smile. His light will continue to shine through his precious gift, Callie.

Melissa Pelletier

January 13, 2015

RIP

Linnea

January 13, 2015

I had the honor of teaching with Clint at mountain view. Thoughts and prayers to your family.

Charles Moss

January 13, 2015

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers from our family pour out of our hearts for you and your family. God Bless!

John Donovan

January 13, 2015

Clint was one of my roommates at Fairfield University during my Senior year. As I recently shared with all of my friends, I will always remember Clint as a kind heart, a free spirit, and a smile from ear to ear. The Fairfield community is fondly remembering Clint today and he touched many of our lives. My sincerest condolences and prayers go out to all of Clint's loved ones.

Katie Corcoran Lytle

January 13, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. I attended Fairfield University with Clint and remember him as a sincere, intelligent, kind man. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you travel through this difficult time.

Ricki Ann Levesque

January 13, 2015

My son had been a 4th grade Student of Mr. DeSena's. Our family sends our heartfelt condolences to this family. We are saddened by your loss but we hope you find comfort as his memory is carried by so many grateful students and community members. Our prayers for all of you.

Danielle Begin

January 13, 2015

Though I only hung out with Clint for 8 or so years I will never forget our weekly game nights, he will be very missed but never forgotten. My condolences to his family.

Rachel Murphy

January 13, 2015

I had the privilege of studying at Fairfield University with Clint. He was such a kind and genuine person. I'm so sorry for your loss. May the good memories of happy times sustain you through these hard times.

heather collins

January 13, 2015

Our condolences . My boys didn't have him as a teacher but know of him from Greene Hills School. May he Rest in Peace.
You and the family are in our thought and prayers.
The collins Family

Mary Gazella

January 12, 2015

Clint and I lived on the same floor at Fairfield and no matter what, he always had a smile on his face, and it was always a pleasure to see. He was a truly good soul and I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy.

Ripton Marini

January 12, 2015

Clint was a very great guy. I was lucky to get to cross paths with him at fairfield university. He will be missed. Your family will be in our prayers.

Lori Mongillo

January 12, 2015

So sorry for your loss- He was a great guy - he will be missed

Melissa Bernier

January 12, 2015

I am so very sad to hear of Mr DeSena's passing. He was a favorite teacher of my son back when he was teaching at Mtn View! May God watch over his wife and daughter & help them find peace. My thoughts & prayers are with the entire family during this unbearable time.

Cecilia Garay

January 12, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. I met your husband many years ago, I used to subs for his class, great person. May God bless you and your family. Praying for wisdom and understanding. Many Blessings.

Patty & Ray

January 12, 2015

Mar, we're so sorry for the short time you had with an amazing guy. Clint will truly be missed by family, friends, students and all others whose lives he touched during his life. You have a great family support system who will always be there for you and Callie.

Kevin

January 12, 2015

Mar............ I can't even imagine what you're going through. Clint was such a sweet, good man............so kind. Please don't hesitate to call me if you or Calllie need anything. Chris, Jessica, and I am so sorry.

Jennifer Randall

January 12, 2015

There are no words to express how saddened I am by the loss of the wonderful man that was Clint DeSena. It was evident how much he loved his job and how much the students loved him as you stepped into his classroom. Clint was an incredible teacher and I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to work alongside him. My heart goes out to his friends and family - especially Mar, Callie, Clint's parents, and brother. Please know that we, the Greene-Hills community, are deeply mourning the loss of a man who was always kind, quietly hilarious, and remarkably smart. I am truly sorry for your loss.

Patti Franco

January 12, 2015

Margaret, I am so very, very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories.

Angie Jankowski

January 12, 2015

Mar and Desena family- from the bottom of my heart, my deepest sorrow and sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Clint was the most caring, funny, loving and easy going person I have ever known. It was and always will be an honor to call him my best friend. Sending all my love.

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