Yonas Alemu Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Yonas Alemu of Cromwell, Connecticut (CT) passed away on August 8, 2020, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Yonas was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on August 10, 1959, to his late mother, Kibinesh Bule, and late father, Alemu Kerebo. Yonas came to the United States in 1979 after completing high school. He attended Wentworth Institute of Technology and Northeastern University in Massachusetts. Yonas met his wife, Solome Tadesse, in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1982 at a friend’s house and subsequently married his wife in 1986. He has one child, Yessame Yonas Alemu. Yonas began his career in the parking business in the late 1980s with Massachusetts General Hospital. He moved to CT in 1986 and worked for Central Parking and subsequently joined Laz Parking as Senior Operations Manager. Yonas was a member of the Medhanealem Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church of CT. Yonas enjoyed entertaining and socializing with friends and family. Yonas will be remembered for his devotion, commitment, and love for his wife, daughter, siblings, family members, and friends. He always lent a hand to others at a time of need. He looked after people who worked for him and ensured they were afforded growth in their careers. Yonas was kind, generous, outgoing, had a contagious sense of humor, and enjoyed life. Yonas is survived by his wife, daughter, two brothers, seven sisters, numerous nieces, nephews, and many family and friends. The wake will be held at Rose Hill Funeral Home in Rocky Hill, CT, on August 11, 2020, from 6 to 8 PM, and Funeral services will be held at Rose Hill Funeral Home on August 12, 2020, at 11 AM with Aba Fikremariam Woldeyesus officiating. The burial will follow at 1:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery. After services and burial, the repass will be held at 106 East Wolcott Ave, Windsor CT, 06095.

Yonas Alemu

August 10, 1959 - August 8, 2020