In Memoriam: Leo E. Comeau

From D’Esopo Funeral Chapel.

Leo E. Comeau, 87, of Glastonbury, and formerly of Colchester, loving husband of 31 years of Rosemarie (Cascio) Comeau, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Middlesex Memorial Hospital.

Born in Waterville, ME on January 14, 1928, he had resided in Colchester for over 20 years prior to moving to Glastonbury in 2009. Leo was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and of the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Prior to his retirement, he was employed for over 30 years by the U.S. Postal Service in Hartford and later at Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks. Leo loved playing golf and was a long time member at Goodwin Park Golf Course in Hartford where he participated in many leagues. He was also an avid walker and former member of St. Andrew’s Church, Colchester.

Besides his beloved wife, Leo is survived by two step-sons, Pastor Mark A. Santostefano and his wife, Judy, of Glastonbury, Dean J. Santostefano of Glastonbury; a step-daughter, Elisa M. Paternostro and her husband, Pat, of Essex; seven step-grandchildren, Emily Santostefano, Nicholas Santostefano, Jesse Santostefano, Luke Santostefano, James Paternostro, Jenna Santostefano, and Olivia Santostefano; a step great-granddaughter, Nina Kukulski; several nieces, nephews, dear friends and former co-workers.

A memorial service celebrating Leo’s life will be Saturday (December 12, 2015) at 11 am at the D’Esopo-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford, with his step-son, Pastor Mark Santostefano officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Neipsic Cemetery, (Military Section), Neipsic Road, Glastonbury. There are no calling hours.

For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopo.com.