TITLE:       Derek R. Pecott, Obituary,  May 16, 2001

SUBMITTERS:  Journal Inquirer
             Manchester,CT (issue May 17, 2001)

FORMATTED:   ABishop, May 2001

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PECOTT

Derek R. Pecott, 30, of East Hartford, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, 
May 16, 2001, at Hartford Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Born on Jan. 25, 1971, in Waterbury, he had been a lifelong resident of East Hartford. 
He was a loving son of Robert A. and Jan S. Pecott of East Hartford. He was a 1989 graduate 
of George J. Penney High School, East Hartford and a former member of the East Hartford Police 
Explorers. He was employed for the past eight years by the State of Connecticut Department of 
Corrections as a corrections officer. He also served in the U.S. Air Force Reserves for more 
than six years.

Besides his parents, Derek is survived by a brother, Darrel M. Pecott and his significant other, 
Jennifer L. Moreau, both of Ellington; a sister, Janine M. Pecott and her fiance, Kham Khongkham,
both of Enfield; his maternal grandmother, Mary Sukoloski of Kingwood, Texas; and many aunts, 
uncles, cousins, and close friends.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 19, at the D'Esopo East Hartford 
Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter St., East Hartford with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at
11:30 a.m. at St. Christopher Church, 538 Brewer St., East Hartford. Burial with military 
honors will be in Hillside Cemetery, East Hartford.

Relatives and friends may call from noon to 2 and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity of the donor's 
choice.


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