Sebastian A. “Subby” Dignoti, 80, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of 58 years to Olivia (Lisella) Dignoti, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2022. He was born to the late Anthony and Theresa (Leone) Dignoti on April 16, 1942 in Hartford. From a young age Subby worked in his family’s grocery store in Hartford, Dignoti Market, that he eventually became co-owner of. After his career at the market, he went to work for the State of Connecticut in the Judicial Branch for 20 years. Following his retirement from the State, Subby went on to drive limousines and hearses for his nephews and was affectionately known by many funeral homes around the state as “Uncle Subby.” He and his beloved Olivia loved taking trips to his “second home” the casinos which he referred to as his favorite hobby. Subby was an easy-going man whose simple joys in life was spending time with his wife and family, however he was a member of the Wethersfield Game Club and throughout his generosity and volunteerism became an honorary member of the Young Italian American Association Women’s Auxiliary. Above all, he was a true family man who would do anything for his family.
Aside from his wife Olivia, Subby is survived by his son and his wife Anthony and Amy Dignoti, his grandsons, Jimmy Dignoti and his fiancé Emma Avery and Jason Dignoti. His sister and brother-in-law, Ann Marie and Jimmy Mona, their son and his wife, Todd and Kristin Mona and their children, Gianna and Luke. His nephews and nieces, John Console, Mark Console, Andrea Strata and Josette Lisella and a special cousin, Tony Dignoti. He is predeceased by his daughter-in-law Christine (Lepore) Dignoti, brother and sister-in-law Dominick and Christine (Lisella) Console, his brother and sister-in-law Andrew and Tina Lisella and his nephew, Paul Console.
The family would like to thank Dr. Callaghan and his staff and Dr. Bilgrami and his staff at the Smilow Cancer Center. A very special thanks to his nurse, Bonnie.
Friends may call on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 from 3:00 to 7:00 at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Subby’s life will be held Thursday, August 4, 2022 at 11:00AM in the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Mount Saint Benedict Cemetery, 1 Cottage Grove Road, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wethersfield Volunteer Firefighters Association C/O The Christine Lepore Dignoti Scholarship Fund, PO Box 290075 Wethersfield, CT 06129. For further information, or to extend condolences, please visit Farleysullivan.com.