Nicolo Pitruzzello

1921 - 2013

Nicolo Pitruzzello, 92 of Middletown passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 22nd at the Portland Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was the beloved husband of 67 years to Concetta (Corsino) Pitruzzello. He was born July 9, 1921 in Melilli, Sicily migrating to the United Stated in 1954. He is survived by his son Vincent Pitruzzello and his wife Lisa of Portland, son-in-law Carmelo Spada of Middletown, four grandchildren, Joseph Spada and his wife Kristine, Nicholas Spada and his wife Alessandra, Daniel Pitruzzello and Gina Pitruzzello all of Portland, sister Rosa Rigano of New Britain and two great-grandchildren Tyler Spada and Carmelo Spada. He is predeceased by daughter Angela Spada, parents and five brother and sisters. He was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather whose family meant the world to him. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed working around the house. Nicolo was a parishioner of St. Sebastian Church in Middletown and a longtime member of The Italian-American Club. He was extremely proud of being an American Citizen. The funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9 am from the Coughlin-Lastrina Funeral Home, 491 High Street, Middletown followed by a mass of Christian burial at St. Sebastian Church at 10am. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Middlefield. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday evening from 5-7pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Nicolo's name to St. Sebastian Church, 155 Washington Street, Middletown, CT. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the wonderful staff at Portland Care and Rehabilitation. Their care and concern for Nicolo was exceptional.