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Salvatore Bordonaro Obituary
He was a proud veteran having served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Helping the citizens of South Korea ignited his passion for Social Work.
A graduate of the Gilbert School, he received his bachelor's degree from St. Bonaventure University in 1956 where he met his future wife and soul mate, and his masters segree in social work from the University of Michigan in 1969. He worked as a social worker for the State of Connecticut for 33 years retiring in 1989 as Director of Social Services for the Department of Mental Retardation.
Salvatore was an avid Red Sox, UCONN and Michigan fan. He was a known fixture in the local diners where he enjoyed having coffee with his brothers and friends. His integrity, compassion, generosity and large smile will always be remembered.
Along with his beloved wife "Pat" of 53 years, he leaves two sons, Robert and wife Karen of Torrington, and David and his wife April of South Windsor, three grandchildren who were the apple of his eye. Brittany of Torrington, and Matthew and Megan of South Windsor, his twin brother, Francis and wife Evelyn of Winsted and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, Anthony, Joseph, Thomas and David and two sisters, Ernestine and Santina.
The family would like to thank the Doctors and Caregivers at Charlotte Hungerford hospital and Valerie Manor for the compassionate and professional care Sal received while there.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 10:30 a.m. from the Maloney Funeral Home, 55 Walnut Street, to St. Joseph Church for the funeral liturgy at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in his name to Connecticut Special Olympics 2666 State St., Suite 1, Hamden, CT 06517-2232, www.soct.org.
Memories and Condolences
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David Poucher
March 26, 2011
Mrs Bordonaro, Bobby, David and your families
Please accept our condolences in this difficult time. As we sit here and write you we remember his enthusiastic hand shakes, the warm smile and the enjoyment he gave and took from conversations. We hope you find peace in the many memories of your husband and father and with the knowledge that he lives on through you and your children. God Bless!! Crisanta and Dave Poucher
Raegan Avallone
March 20, 2011
Dear Bordonaro Family my deepest and heartfelt sympathy in oyur time of loss. I fondly remember Sal from working at McGrane's restaurant many years ago. He had a heart of gold-he found out that I was trying to come up with the additional $ for my boyfriends prom and had to still pay for my dress-and went to the shop where my dress was and paid for it and returned with the receipt and a BIG SMILE on his face and said "Here hon go enjoy your day and we will worry about the rest later." He made a young girl feel loved and I will always remember him fondly. When I think back to those years he is the first person that pops into my mind. He was a good man and will be missed by all who knew him. Celebrate his life and know that he made others feel loved and cared for during his. Sincerely Raegan Avallone
DONNA ELLIS
March 18, 2011
Pat and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sal will be greatly missed.
Donna Ellis and Dave Jones and families
March 17, 2011
Bob, Karen and Brittany,
our sincerest sympathies....
Ray, Lydia
Ben, Joe, Jim and Dominic
Dave Bordonaro
March 16, 2011
Thank you both Lisa and Steve very much. Times are a bit tough right now but we will manage to push on and remember and celebrate his life often and always..
Thanks again all...
Matt Bordonaro
March 15, 2011
God you've got a good man with you right now. I'm glad you opened Heaven's gates to him, and let him have what he wanted all along. The following weeks are going to be really rough. Your grandma's best man, and dads best buddy, and you will always be the best grandpa.
Lisa Lovetere
March 15, 2011
God bless to all of Sal's family and I am sorry for your loss. I am the daughter of the Late Carl and Gertrude Lovetere from Lovetere's Blvd and Groc. on Highland Lake. They were great friends and are back together in a better place. Amen, Rest in peace Sal. Lisa Lovetere
March 15, 2011
Dave - Sorry to hear about your loss. I really enjoyed working with you during the Daley Insulation days. I wish you well.
Steve G.
March 15, 2011
Rest in Peace Sal.
Charlie Hyres
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