BRISTOL- John L. Mottas Sr., 73, passed away Friday April 20, 2018 at Hartford Hospital. He was the widower of HelenAnn (Yeshinskas) Mottas whom he was married to for 40 years.
Mr. Mottas was born June 24, 1944 in Fall River, MA son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Whittaker) Mottas.
John was a Steel Worker at Thinsheet Metals which ended up changing names some time over the years to Allegheny Ludlum Corporation, working with them for about 40 plus years. He was a member of the AICC (American Italian Civic Club) and an avid card/set back player.
He is survived by his daughter Michele Mottas of Brooklyn, NY; and several nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his son John L. Mottas Jr., and his two brothers Joseph and Edmund Mottas.
Arrangements- Calling hours for John will be held 5 to 7 P.M, Thursday, April 26. 2018 at The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Waterbury, 496 Chase Ave, 06704. Burial of Mr. Mottas’s ashes will take place in Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Donations in his name can be made to the American Italian Civic Club, 476 Boyden St, Waterbury, 06704.