WATERBURY — Louis Nicholas Abbondelo Sr., 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ruth (Jodoin) Abbondelo, in 2004.
He was born Dec. 24, 1921, in Waterbury, son of the late Angelo and Philomena (Dell'erario) Abbondelo. Louis was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Navy. Upon his return from the war, he became a machinist at Anaconda American Brass prior to his retirement.
He was an avid gardener, reader, toy train collector where he attended local conventions and expos, and loved the ocean. He built his own house on Block Island and enjoyed summers there for more than 30 years. However, Louis's greatest joy was spending time with his grandson.
He is survived by his son, Louis Nicholas Abbondelo Jr. of Groton; a daughter, Miriam Abbondelo-Robinson and her husband, Donald Robinson, of Cheshire; a sister, Viola Valaitis of Watch Hill, R.I.; his grandson, David James Robinson; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Louis was predeceased by three brothers John, Albert and James Abbondelo, and four sisters, Pauline Guerrera, Rose Rinaldi, Mary DeCosmo and Eleanor Blaise.
Arrangements: Louis's funeral will be held 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, from the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St., 06410, and proceed to St. Thomas Becket Church, 435 North Brooksvale Road, Cheshire 06410, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at the funeral home.
To view these arrangements online, or send a condolence, please visit www.fordfh.com
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ruth (Jodoin) Abbondelo, in 2004.
He was born Dec. 24, 1921, in Waterbury, son of the late Angelo and Philomena (Dell'erario) Abbondelo. Louis was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Navy. Upon his return from the war, he became a machinist at Anaconda American Brass prior to his retirement.
He was an avid gardener, reader, toy train collector where he attended local conventions and expos, and loved the ocean. He built his own house on Block Island and enjoyed summers there for more than 30 years. However, Louis's greatest joy was spending time with his grandson.
He is survived by his son, Louis Nicholas Abbondelo Jr. of Groton; a daughter, Miriam Abbondelo-Robinson and her husband, Donald Robinson, of Cheshire; a sister, Viola Valaitis of Watch Hill, R.I.; his grandson, David James Robinson; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Louis was predeceased by three brothers John, Albert and James Abbondelo, and four sisters, Pauline Guerrera, Rose Rinaldi, Mary DeCosmo and Eleanor Blaise.
Arrangements: Louis's funeral will be held 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, from the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St., 06410, and proceed to St. Thomas Becket Church, 435 North Brooksvale Road, Cheshire 06410, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at the funeral home.
To view these arrangements online, or send a condolence, please visit www.fordfh.com
WATERBURY — Louis Nicholas Abbondelo Sr., 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law.
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ruth (Jodoin) Abbondelo, in 2004.
He was born Dec. 24, 1921, in Waterbury, son of the late Angelo and Philomena (Dell'erario) Abbondelo. Louis was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Navy. Upon his return from the war, he became a machinist at Anaconda American Brass prior to his retirement.
He was an avid gardener, reader, toy train collector where he attended local conventions and expos, and loved the ocean. He built his own house on Block Island and enjoyed summers there for more than 30 years. However, Louis's greatest joy was spending time with his grandson.
He is survived by his son, Louis Nicholas Abbondelo Jr. of Groton; a daughter, Miriam Abbondelo-Robinson and her husband, Donald Robinson, of Cheshire; a sister, Viola Valaitis of Watch Hill, R.I.; his grandson, David James Robinson; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Louis was predeceased by three brothers John, Albert and James Abbondelo, and four sisters, Pauline Guerrera, Rose Rinaldi, Mary DeCosmo and Eleanor Blaise.
Arrangements: Louis's funeral will be held 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, from the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St., 06410, and proceed to St. Thomas Becket Church, 435 North Brooksvale Road, Cheshire 06410, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at the funeral home.
To view these arrangements online, or send a condolence, please visit www.fordfh.com
He was predeceased by his loving wife, Ruth (Jodoin) Abbondelo, in 2004.
He was born Dec. 24, 1921, in Waterbury, son of the late Angelo and Philomena (Dell'erario) Abbondelo. Louis was a veteran of World War II, serving with the United States Navy. Upon his return from the war, he became a machinist at Anaconda American Brass prior to his retirement.
He was an avid gardener, reader, toy train collector where he attended local conventions and expos, and loved the ocean. He built his own house on Block Island and enjoyed summers there for more than 30 years. However, Louis's greatest joy was spending time with his grandson.
He is survived by his son, Louis Nicholas Abbondelo Jr. of Groton; a daughter, Miriam Abbondelo-Robinson and her husband, Donald Robinson, of Cheshire; a sister, Viola Valaitis of Watch Hill, R.I.; his grandson, David James Robinson; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews. Louis was predeceased by three brothers John, Albert and James Abbondelo, and four sisters, Pauline Guerrera, Rose Rinaldi, Mary DeCosmo and Eleanor Blaise.
Arrangements: Louis's funeral will be held 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, from the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main St., 06410, and proceed to St. Thomas Becket Church, 435 North Brooksvale Road, Cheshire 06410, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, at the funeral home.
To view these arrangements online, or send a condolence, please visit www.fordfh.com
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