Antonio S. Reis

Antonio S. Reis, 78, of Rocky Hill, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Maria (da Costa) Reis for 57 years. Antonio was born in Acores, Portugal on February 26, 1947, son of the late Manuel and Maria (Loura) Reis. He moved to the United States on January 1, 1961. Antonio worked in construction for 30 years, most recently as a Supervisor. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Hartford, the Hartford Portuguese Club, and the Holy Ghost Society in East Hartford. In his free time, Antonio was always helping others. He had knack for being able to fix anything and always offered a helping hand. He also enjoyed watching soccer, and most importantly, spending time with his grandchildren. Antonio was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Along with his wife Maria, Antonio is survived by his daughters Sharlene Reis Parker, and Amy Reis and her fiancé Joe Ficacelli; grandchildren Mason, Tyler, and Liam Parker, and Antonio and Adrianna Ficacelli; sister Olivia Santos and her husband Robert; brother Manny Reis and his partner Andrea Sands; sister-in-law Aurora Reis; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Maria Costa; and sisters-in-law Celeste Bouffard, and Lurdes Marques and her husband Antonio. Antonio was predeceased by his brother Jose Reis; sisters Maria Soares and Hilda Cardoso; and brother-in-law Paul Bouffard. Relatives and friends are invited to Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Antonio's life on Thursday, March 6th at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 50 Kane St., Hartford, CT 06106. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Antonio's name may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Antonio, please visit our floral store.