Wayne Michael LaPenna, 69 of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Born in Hartford on June 22, 1953, he was the son of the late Albert and Teresa (Gonzalez) LaPenna. Wayne attended Wethersfield schools and as an early teen showed advanced talent in auto repair, electronics, and rebuilding anything mechanical. Over the years, Wayne’s generosity and willingness to help others benefitted his family and countless friends and strangers. Wayne lived in Florida in the mid 1980’s where he worked on long-line fishing boats, a vessel involved in the space shuttle Challenger recovery effort and a National Geographic research ship. Wayne worked as a tractor trailer driver over the past few decades, transporting everything from yachts to wind turbine blades across the country. Most recently, he was working as a driver in CT-MA-ME for NDCP (Dunkin Donuts). While Wayne loved the road, he was happiest when helping his brother, Tony, with a car or home project and socializing with friends, including his Elks brothers and sisters, over lunch or dinner.
Wayne is survived by his brother, Anthony “Tony” LaPenna, with whom he made his home; his niece Michelle Dormet, his nephew Michael LaPenna and great nephews William and Noah, all of North Carolina plus many other extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, James LaPenna.
Calling hours will be Friday, July 1 from 9-10:45 a.m. concluding with a Prayer Service at 10:45 a.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Donations in Wayne’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. To share a memory of Wayne with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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