Gary A. Ponzillo

1961 - 2013

BORN

1961

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Swan Funeral Home

1224 Boston Post Road

Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Gary Ponzillo Obituary

Gary A. Ponzillo, age 62 of Westbrook passed away at Yale New Haven Hospital on January 11, 2013. He was born in Meriden CT, on November 6, 1951. Beloved son of the late Anthony G. and June (Clark) Ponzillo.
Gary was owner and operator of Ponzillo Construction Company in Westbrook for 40 years. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Gary loved to be near the water and to be boating. Westbrook has lost a dear friend with a large circle of friends on the shoreline and surrounding towns, he will be missed. He leaves behind his brother Carl Ponzillo of Westbrook, and his sister Lydia M. Ponzillo of Clinton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a donor's choice
Memorial Services will be held at the Swan Funeral Home, 1224 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook, Saturday, February 9, at 3:30pm. Immediately after the service everyone is invited to the Elks lodge in Westbrook for a reception at 4pm. Please visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com for condolences and tributes.

Published by The Middletown Press on Jan. 31, 2013.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

February 25, 2013

Hi Gary,
It's sat. Feb. 23, 2013, we'll soon leave fo
your memorial. We sure miss you. Our love , Jeff and Jane Davis.

Jeff Davis

February 23, 2013

Carl, sorry to read about Gary. My thoughts are with you. Dick Desmarais (Westbrook Ambulance)

Dick Desmarais

February 18, 2013

Carl and Lydia: My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kimberly Munson

February 11, 2013

Lydia and Carl, so sorry for your loss of Gary. I remember you 3 as children and keeping track of you through your Dad, Tony. Know that we are thinking of you. Dick and Joyce Kellish

February 8, 2013

Gary was my first love & boyfriend... boats,water.... Later we... His passing marks the human condition towards the same direction we all march. Though the years passed on... I think his contained demeanor bode well for him in construction. I'm very sorry that he has passed on so young. My sincerest condolences to his family and all who loved him.

jacqueline fowler

February 3, 2013

Gary was always a free soul which I will always remember. safe travels and let the wind be at your back

annie T.

January 31, 2013

Sincere condolences to Gary's Family and Friend's. May he rest in peace. From Tony Campanaro

Anthony Campanaro

January 30, 2013

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