D'Esopo Funeral Chapel

11/05/2026

Community Connections Thursday:

As a proud member of the Connecticut Funeral Directors Association (CFDA), we are pleased to take part in the 20th Annual Statewide Holiday Toy and Gift Card Collection.

Donations of new, unwrapped toys and gift cards are being accepted at both of our locations through Wednesday, December 2. Contributions will support military families through Operation E.L.F., as well as benefit the Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Toy Closet Program and Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

Thank you for helping make a difference this holiday season!

11/03/2026

TIme to Talk Tuesday:

There's still time to plan ahead!

Join us this Thursday for a Funeral and Cremation Planning Seminar. Enjoy a complimentary lunch while learning about your options and taking simple steps to make your final arrangements easier for you and your family.

Thursday, November 5 | 12:00 PM
Trattoria Toscana
706 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT

Reservations are required. Please register here https://www.dignitymemorial.com/rsvp/4VGJXC

We hope to see you there!

11/01/2026

We remember Giuseppe “Joe” Anthony Iannucci, who worked as a Behavioral Technician at the Boys & Girls Club of New Britain. Music was his greatest passion, and he also loved cheering on his favorite sports teams and making others laugh. Above all, Joe had an enormous heart.

To read more about Joe’s life story and service information, please visit the link below.

Celebrate the life of Giuseppe Iannucci, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of D'Esopo Funeral Chapel.

10/30/2026

Funeral Fact Friday:

The answer is Harry Houdini!

The legendary magician and escape artist died on October 31, 1926, at age 52, from complications of a ruptured appendix.

One of the most fascinating details about Houdini is that he was buried in the same bronze coffin he had used earlier that year for an underwater escape challenge. He was laid to rest with a packet of letters from his beloved mother beneath his head.

Houdini and his wife, Bess, also made a pact before his death. They agreed that whichever of them died first would try to communicate with the other from beyond the grave using a secret code. The message began with “Rosabelle,” the name of a song connected to their early days together, followed by a series of coded words that spelled “BELIEVE.”

For ten years, Bess held séances hoping to receive the message. On Halloween night in 1936, she held her final séance and eventually gave up the effort.

Even after all his remarkable escapes, Houdini's final mystery remained unsolved.

10/29/2026

Community Connections Thursday:

Touch a Truck Food Drive Appreciation - Day 4 of 4!

As we wrap up our series of thank-yous for our wonderful Touch a Truck Food Drive benefiting the Town of Wethersfield Food Bank, we want to end by celebrating the incredible community support that made this event such a success!

From local businesses and organizations to the many individuals who stepped up to help, we are truly grateful for everyone who played a part in making a difference for our neighbors in need.

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on our final group of amazing supporters:

Town Oil Company | Town of Wethersfield Social Services Department | Graver Tree Inc. | Massconn Distributors | Wethersfield Early Childhood Collaborative

Thank you for your generosity, your support, and your commitment to helping our community. Your contributions helped make this event meaningful, and we couldn’t have done it without you!

As we bring our appreciation series to a close, one thing is clear: when a community comes together, great things happen. Thank you to everyone who helped make our Touch a Truck Food Drive such a success!

10/28/2026

Touch a Truck Food Drive Appreciation - Day 3 of 4!

As we continue looking back on our wonderful Touch a Truck Food Drive benefiting the Town of Wethersfield Food Bank, we’re excited to keep the gratitude going!

Our community truly showed up in so many ways, and we’re so thankful for the local businesses, organizations, and individuals who helped make this event such a success.

Today, we’re shining the spotlight on a few more amazing supporters:
Wethersfield Police Department | General Paving and Construction Corp. | Cedar Mountain Stone and Mulch | Town of Wethersfield Division of Physical Services

Thank you for your generosity, support, and for being part of something that made a real difference in our community! It takes a village to make an event like this happen, and we’re so grateful to have such an incredible community behind us.

Stay tuned as we share one more day of special thank-yous tomorrow!

10/28/2026

Today, we remember Donna Rizzo-Szarwak, a Bulkley High School graduate who went on to establish the Donna Rizzo School of Dance. She also dedicated 35 years to Aetna. Above all, she cherished her family and the many lives she touched throughout her life.

Donna was a passionate volunteer and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, equal rights, and diversity. One of the organizations where she volunteered and supported these causes was Interval House in Hartford. In her memory, donations can be made to Interval House in honor of her commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence and advocating for equal rights and diversity.

To learn more about Donna’s life and service information, please visit the link below.

Celebrate the life of Donna Rizzo-Szarwak, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of D'Esopo Funeral Chapel.

10/27/2026

Looking Back on Our Wonderful Touch a Truck Food Drive!

As we look back on our Touch a Truck Food Drive benefiting the Town of Wethersfield Food Bank, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the local businesses, community groups, and individuals who helped make the day such a success!

We are so grateful for the incredible community support that helped bring this event to life. Today, we'd like to give a special shout-out to some of these amazing contributors:

Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department | Lamore's Gulf Station | Scacca’s Lawn and Landscape, LLC | Joann Huffman

Thank you all for being part of this special day and helping make a difference in our community!

Stay tuned for more shout-outs as we continue celebrating everyone who helped make this event possible!

10/27/2026

Born in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, Pedro Padilla worked for many years for the Simsbury Housing Authority. A pizza connoisseur, Pedro enjoyed collecting scrap metal, watching college football, and playing scratch tickets. To read more about Pedro’s life story and service information, visit the link below.

Celebrate the life of Pedro Padilla, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of D'Esopo Funeral Chapel.

10/27/2026

Time To Talk Tuesday is about taking simple steps today to help make things easier for tomorrow.

Planning ahead for funeral and cremation arrangements can help you make informed decisions, understand your options, and give your loved ones greater peace of mind.

Join us Thursday, November 5, at 12 PM at Trattoria Toscana in Manchester for our complimentary Funeral and Cremation Planning Seminar. We’ll discuss simple steps you can take to plan ahead, and lunch is on us!

Reservations are required, as seating is limited. Register here https://www.dignitymemorial.com/rsvp/4VGJXC