It is with great sadness that the family of Jorgo Premto announce his passing on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. He leaves his beloved wife of 72 years, Sile (Rrumbullaku) Premto; three sons, Aristotel Premto and his wife, Donika, Robert Premto and his wife, Adriana, Anastas Premto and his wife, Merilinda; a daughter, Vitori Premto; five grandsons, four granddaughters; four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was born in Maleshove-Permet, Albania, the son of Anastas and Fotini Premto, and immigrated to the United States in 1996. Jorgo radiated goodness with his smile, charm and wit. He valued the importance of family, respect, and tradition. He was a true intellectual with immense knowledge about Albanian culture and world history; portrayed in his three personal memoirs. His writings, songs, poems and speeches will forever be engraved in our hearts.

He will be remembered as a loving husband, a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a loyal friend. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved him.

His funeral is Saturday, May 29 ^th with his service at 10:00AM in St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 433 Fairfield Avenue, Hartford, CT. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, May 28 ^th from 5:00 until 8:00 pm at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Hartford, CT.

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