Jeanne E. Ciotto, 91, of Wethersfield, widow of Biagio “Billy” Ciotto, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021 surrounded by her family. Born on January 9, 1930 in Hartford, Jeanne was the youngest daughter of Margaretta (Halford) and Edmund Purtell.
Jeanne is survived by her children and their spouses, Joseph, Anthony, Julie and John Ferrigno, John and Sherri Ciotto, and Maria and Ken Larose. She leaves her five grandchildren, Jonathan Ferrigno, Jessica Ferrigno, Gabrielle Ciotto, Daniel Ciotto, and Jack Larose. Nanny loved all of us “more” and showed that to us on a regular basis with her brilliant smile and constant nurturing. Jeanne also leaves many dear nieces, nephews, cousins and friends with whom she joyfully shared her love, time, wisdom, sense of humor, beautiful singing voice, faith and guidance.
In addition to her husband, Billy, she was predeceased by her parents, her mother and father-in-law, Joseph and Antonetta Ciotto, and her daughter-in-law, Mary (Lupo) Ciotto. She was also predeceased by her siblings and their spouses, Shirley and Al Amos, Walter and Lillian Miller, Norman Miller, and Marge and Henry Dowling, as well as many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends.
Jeanne attended Hartford schools, graduating from Weaver High School in 1948. After graduation, she worked at the Travelers Insurance Company and then the Hartford Courant, where she remained until she and Billy had their first child.
Jeanne was blessed with a beautiful singing voice and sang in several church and school choirs over the years. As a young woman she sang with an 8-piece band every Friday evening at the Lithuanian Hall. Once her children were older, she joined her husband Billy (accordionist) and his friends in their band, the Bel-Aires, singing at many weddings and events in the Hartford area. Jeanne remained a full-time mom until her youngest child became a teenager. At that time, she went to work as a volunteer with the Dialysis Unit at Hartford Hospital. This soon became a full-time position, but Jeanne retired from Hartford Hospital to care for her first grandchild shortly after his birth.
Jeanne was involved in numerous organizations over the years, including the Sisters of St. Joseph (Board Member), the Southend Democratic Women, the Red Hat Society, the Wethersfield Democratic Town Committee, the Young Italian Women’s Club, the St. Theresa’s Guild at Sacred Heart Church, and the Wethersfield Senior Center.
Jeanne was a wonderful woman with a beautiful spirit. Family and friends were drawn to her kind heart and gentle nature. She was an amazing role model to her children and grandchildren. Her love for family and friends was matched only by her faith and love for God. Through prayer she was able to get through the difficult times of life with a smile on her face, always believing that God would see her safely through anything. Her motto for life, which she passed on to her children, was to do the very best you can, pray and then leave it in God’s hands.
The family would like to thank Mary Adjei, Martha Antwi, Sisay Demssie, Angela Johnson-Shaw, Natasha Edwards-Morant, Kemorione Brown, Donna Reynolds, and Teresa Sienko for loving and caring for our mother as they would their own over the last several years.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 29, 2021 with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick/St. Anthony Church, 285 Church Street, Hartford. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. The Mass of Christian burial will be live streamed via www.spsact.org. Burial will follow at Mt. Saint Benedict Cemetery, (Section R EXT), Bloomfield. Jeanne’s family will receive relatives and friends at “walk-through” calling hours on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 3-6 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Due to the current health pandemic, everyone is asked to please wear a face covering and adhere to all of the state, church and funeral home regulations. In lieu of flowers, and to honor Jeanne, the family requests your consideration of a donation made to the Biagio “Billy” and Jeanne Ciotto Memorial Fund – make checks payable to “Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Inc.” 10 Columbus Boulevard, 8th Floor, Hartford, CT 06106. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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