Marlowe "Buddy" Sacerdote

Marlowe “Buddy” Sacerdote died at home unexpectedly on January 11, 2023. He was born in Hartford, the son Marlowe J. Sacerdote and Frances (McCarthy) Sacerdote. Buddy grew up in Hartford’s West End and graduated from the Noah Webster School. He was a member of Hartford Public High School’s Class of 1971. Buddy loved cars and most of his working life reflected this. He worked at S&S Shell in Hartford for 30 years as an automotive technician and shop manager. More recently he worked in Middletown as store manager and commercial parts manager for Carquest and Advanced Auto Parts Stores. He also worked as a driver for Enterprise Car Rental. Regardless of where he worked, Buddy was honest, hardworking, caring and knowledgeable. Because of this, he was loved by his coworkers and customers alike. Buddy was a life-long New York Yankees fan and attended home games whenever he could. He enjoyed following the Hartford Whalers and was saddened when they left town. But perhaps his favorite spectator sport was watching UConn Women’s Basketball; he was a faithful fan. Personally, Bud was a great swimmer, having attended West Hill Aquatic Camp for many years, eventually becoming a counselor and life guard there. An animal lover, Buddy had a very special relationship with Buca, his Connecticut Humane Society rescue dog. He took pleasure in driving and would make numerous trips to the Connecticut and Rhode Island beaches each year to enjoy the surf and sand and the requisite seafood dinner that would follow. He liked eating out and was particularly fond of Italian food. Buddy loved being with his large extended family and hosted an annual Memorial Day picnic for decades so that they could all be together. Buddy leaves behind four sisters and brothers-in-law: Susan and Harry Schmitke, Marlene and Tom Schwieger, Frances Ann and Bob Davis, and Denise and Peter Kennedy as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He also leaves his long-time best friend Kaye Straw. Calling hours will be Sunday, January 22, 2023 from 2-4 at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave, West Hartford. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in Buddy’s memory can be made to the American Heart Association or to the Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Rd, Newington, CT 06111.