Remembering Alexander Ramos: A Tow Truck Driver’s Passion for Cars

On the evening of September 8, 2026, the quiet streets of Bloomfield were shattered by a tragic crash that claimed the life of 26‑year‑old Alexander Ramos. He was behind the wheel of a tow truck for Governor’s Auto Body when a collision on the 300 block of Tunxis Avenue left him with severe head, neck and torso injuries. First‑responders arrived quickly, but the blunt‑force trauma proved fatal and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ramos’s obituary paints a picture of a hard‑working young man who took genuine pride in his trade. He didn’t just tow cars; he loved to roll up his sleeves and tinker with them in his spare time. Whether it was fixing an engine, polishing a paint job, or simply admiring a sleek new model, the world of automobiles was his playground.

Beyond the garage, Alexander was an avid motor‑bike rider who could often be found cruising the Connecticut backroads on weekends. He also had a soft spot for monster‑truck shows—a hobby that might sound a little out‑there, but fit perfectly with his larger‑than‑life enthusiasm for anything that roared on four wheels.

Sports were another passion that colored his life. A die‑hard New England Patriots fan, a loyal New York Yankees supporter, and an Atlanta Falcons devotee, he never missed a game when he could. When he wasn’t watching football or baseball, he liked to cast a line and fish, or put on his favorite tunes and let the music fill the house.

He leaves behind his wife, Julianie Torres Ramos, their two young children, and three sisters who remember him as a loving husband and father. The community will gather for a viewing on September 15 at D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, a chance for friends and neighbors to share stories and say goodbye.

While the incident has been ruled an accident, the loss feels anything but ordinary. Alexander’s love for cars, his dedication to his work, and his warm, generous spirit will linger in the hearts of those who knew him. As one friend put it, “He was a hard‑working guy who always had a smile, a wrench, and a story about the latest motorcycle he’d tried.”