John R. "Jack" Pastormerlo, Sr., 91, passed peacefully on April 13, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT. Born in the Thompsonville section of Enfield, CT, to the late John and Anna (Zebrowski) Pastormerlo, Jack was educated in Enfield Schools, and went on to pursue some study at Western New England College. He was first employed by the Bigelow Sanford Company, where he met his beloved wife, Helen. He then embarked on a career with A.G. Spalding Company in Chicopee, MA. At the time of his retirement in 1991, he was Production manager of the Golf Club Department.Jack enjoyed traveling with his wife, casino hopping, cheering on UCONN Husky basketball, Yankee baseball, and the roller coaster ride that comes with being a New York Giants fan.
He leaves his loving wife of 69 years, Helen (Kudla) Pastormerlo and sons, John Pastormerlo and his wife , Louise, and Michael Pastormerlo and his wife Theresa: grandchildren Amy (Peter) Santanella, Laurie (Rudy) DeCiantis and Matthew (Rachel) Pastormerlo; and five great grandchildren.All services will be private. Donations in Jack's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Assn.,  225 N. Michigan Ave., Floor 17, Chicago, IL, 60601, or, the Enfield Food Self, PO Box 699, Enfield, CT 06083 because Jack always loved a good meal. Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels has been entrusted with all arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com