Salvatore A. Bordonaro

WINSTED — Salvatore A. Bordonaro, 83, died March 11, 2011, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital. He was the husband of Helen (Eckel) Bordonaro. Mr. Bordonaro was born in Winsted on July 18, 1927, son of the late Concettina and Gaetano Bordonaro. He was a lifelong Winsted resident. 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. He earned his master’s degree 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.Mr. Bordonaro 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 his 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 his 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, at 10:30 a.m. from Maloney Funeral Home to St. Joseph Church for the funeral liturgy at 11 a.m. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Connecticut Special Olympics, 2666 State St., Suite 1, Hamden, CT 06517-2232 or online at soct.org.

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