It is with deep sadness the family of Kaliope (Kal) Lesinski shares the passing of their beloved mother, Grammy, sister, aunt, and special friend. Born in Hartford, CT on 8/27/1939 to the late Helen and Stalios Karangekis, Kal graduated from Hartford High School and lived in the Greater Hartford area her entire life residing in Portland, Wethersfield, and Rocky Hill.
A valued, tireless and creative Senior Account Executive, Kal retired from CBS Radio in 2020 after over four decades of diverse radio and print media sales account roles. Over her distinguished career she was recognized with awards and mentored countless coworkers imparting her vast knowledge throughout generations.  Her clients respected and valued her opinions and creative campaigns.  Her numerous friends and coworkers will miss her terribly. Kal's greatest joy was her close, loving, and devoted family and friends.  She was surrounded by their love when she passed on 8/20/2022.

Kal leaves her devoted son Brian, wife Lisa and cherished grandchildren Rachel, Chase and Jillian of Exeter Rhode Island, as well as her dear friend and ex-husband Chester Lesinski of Glastonbury and brother-in-law Clement "Sonny" Senatro of Newington.  Kal was blessed with wonderful nieces and nephews, including Lisa and Robert Kosicki of Wethersfield, CT and Mark and Amy Karangekis of Southwick, MA and their families. She was predeceased by her beloved brother and sister-in-law John and Nancy Karangekis, and her dear sister Eugenia "Jean" Senatro.

The family would like to thank the aides, nurses and doctors at Hartford Health Care Hospice and Jefferson House for the care and compassion provided to Kal.

Visiting hours will be Monday, August 29, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT followed by a non-denominational service. A private burial is planned at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the House of Bread in Hartford, CT. To share a memory of Kal, please visit dillonbaxter.com