Delvecchio, Janette Marie

Janette Marie Delvecchio, born on January 16, 1933, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, April 7, 2022. She grew up in the South End of Hartford, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Gemma (Sarrantonio) Delvecchio.

Janette was involved in politics and worked tirelessly on state and local campaigns. She served as both a member and officer of the State Central Democratic Committee. She was appointed the first woman Registrar of Voters in Hartford, a position which she truly enjoyed.

Following her political career in Hartford, Janette retired to Cape Canaveral, Florida. She was active in the area's Hartford Club. While in Florida, she enjoyed what she loved-the beach, a good book and good food with friends! Her greatest joy was providing vacations for her family from the Northeast.

Janette leaves her sister, Marion Russo and partner Bob Staples of Maine and her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Susan Delvecchio of Higganum. Lovingly known as Aunt Jay, she also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and great great nieces and nephew. In addition to her parents,

she was predeceased by her sister, Gloria Stino and brother, Libre Delvecchio.

Funeral services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Janette's memory to The World Central Kitchen at wck.org #ChefsForUkraine. The D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To share a memory of Janette with her family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.

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