Pinto, William J

Pinto, William, 67 of Rocky Hill, Connecticut, died on August 18th, 2021, at Hartford Hospital. William was born on 10/11/53 to Eleanora and Joseph Pinto. William grew up in Hartford's Italian “South End” and attended St. Augustine's grammar school and South Catholic High School. He graduated from Providence College and thereafter was a social worker and program director for Connecticut's Department of Children and Families.

William was a devoted son and grandson and was affectionately called “Uncle Bill” and “The Wizard” by those who loved him. He was a passionate Yankee, Providence Friars and horse racing fan. Uncle Bill was a wonderful cook, an avid concert goer with his nephew and a humorous critic that enjoyed stirring the pot. Many of Bill's family and friends fondly remember

sitting in his living room, enjoying a meal and listening to his many, many stories!

William is survived by his older brother Theodore Pinto Sr. and sister-in-law Phyllis Pinto, his niece and nephew Julia Pinto and Theodore Pinto Jr., his great nieces and nephews Kole, Carter, Ella and Ava and several cousins from the Pinto, Lapenta and Solazzo families. On Friday, September 10th, from 5-9pm, a Celebration of Life and dinner buffet will be held at the Wethersfield Country Club at 76 Country Club Road, Wethersfield, Connecticut. Donations in William's name can be made online at the Keane Foundation at https://www.keanefoundation.org/