Obituary of Eric James Avitabile

Eric James Avitabile (young & able) 33, of Glastonbury, died Thursday September 24, 2015. He was born May 18, 1982 in Hartford, and had been a life-long resident of Glastonbury and owner of A&A Landscaping. Eric was an avid reader and traveler, especially enjoying the ocean, his favorites were the beaches of FL, SC, & RI with his family and friends. Eric was a member of the French Social Circle in East Hartford and played darts for the ECDA Dart Association where he was highly accomplished. He was a loving father to his 2 children, Gavin & Bree, a wonderful son to his parents Rowena Hornish and her husband Christopher of East Hartford, & his father Bruce Avitabile of Port St. Lucie, FL, a delight to his fiancée Samantha Guzman of Glastonbury, & a raucous-non conformist – Pirate with his 2 brothers Bryan & wife Sharon of Denver, & Adam of the Earth, always a generous and sweet brother to his sister Jessica & partner Shane Tatro of Lebanon, and respectful, attentive grandson to his grandparents, Dr. Stanton & Gloria Avitabile of Glastonbury and Donald and Kathy Bishop of East Hartford and many, aunts, uncles and cousins. Pirates & Friends may call at the Mulryan Funeral Home, 725 Hebron Ave., Glastonbury on Tuesday Sept. 29 from 4:00 to 6:00pm. A memorial service will follow at 6:00pm. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the JDRF, 20 Batterson Park Rd. Farmington, CT. 06032. For online condolences please visit www.mulryanfh.com.