Proud Korean Conflict, U.S. Army Veteran
Mr. Adam J. Bartolini, 90, of Waterbury passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in the VITAS Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Mr. Bartolini was born Jan. 11, 1925, in Waterbury, the son of the late Domenic and Augusta (Turini) Bartolini. He grew up in Philadelphia and later moved back to Waterbury, where he graduated from Leavenworth High School. Shortly after opening Adam and Andy’s Auto Body Shop in Waterbury, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He proudly served during the Korean Conflict in the Auto Body Repair Division. Adam was very proud of his work and taught auto body repair at Kaynor Technical School and worked at many different body shops throughout his career.
Adam was a member of Parents Without Partners, where he served as president for two years and dance director for six years. Adam most enjoyed dancing socially and reading from his collection of recipe and self-improvement books. He also enjoyed spending time with friends walking through the mall for exercise. Throughout his life, Adam also took great pride in caring for his multi-family homes. He was an incredible handyman who passed on these skills to his family members.
Adam is survived by Marion (Bosso) Bartolini, whom he married in 1958, with whom he had two children and who remained his companion for the duration of his life; his son, David A. Bartolini and his wife, Roslyn, of Oakville and his daughter, Karen B. Curry and her husband, Thomas Sr., of Middlebury. He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Marissa Bartolini, Michael Bartolini, Thomas Curry Jr. and Jennifer Curry; and his great-granddaughter, Mikayla Bartolini, as well as several nieces and nephews and his wonderful caregiver of 16 months, Shaha “Shaina” Raboeva, who cared for Adam lovingly at his residence. Adam was predeceased by his sisters, Eva Belline and her husband, Jim, and Matilda Mucci and her husband, William.
Adam’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff of VITAS Hospice, in the field, on the phone and at the inpatient Hospice Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Every one of them provided comfort and caring above and beyond what was expected. THANK YOU!!
The funeral will be Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 7:30 a.m. from Maiorano Funeral Home at 95 Willow Street in Waterbury to Middlebury Congregational Church for a service at 9 a.m. Burial with full military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends may call at the funeral home Saturday morning from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
Memorial contributions in Adam’s name may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For more information and to leave online condolences, visit www.maioranofuneralhome.com.
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