It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denis Geary on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Many will recognize him as the smiling face, welcoming them to St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church for more than 10 years in his role as Sacristan.
Denis was a tireless volunteer in multiple ministries for our St. Patrick-St. Anthony faith community, and would always lend a hand wherever help was needed. In recent years, he was one of the first volunteer livestream camera operators at the beginning of the COVID pandemic – an excellent representation of his willingness to jump in to fulfill any need he saw. Denis was a recipient of the Franciscan Medal; his life of service truly demonstrates the Franciscan spirit. He is greatly missed by our community.
Denis’ wife, Faith Vos Winkel, is our Confirmation Coordinator, and a key facilitator of many of the service oriented ministries we support, such as the House of Bread, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 20, 2023 with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 1:30 pm at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church. Denis’ wife and children have asked that all attendees please go directly to the church on Wednesday afternoon.
Denis’ family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday (December 19, 2023) from 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford