George W. Lamperti Sr.

George W. Lamperti, Sr. Longtime Brook field resident, age 96, died 11/9/11 following a period of declining health. George was born on 12/22/14 in NYC the son of Anthony & Angelina Lamperti. One of 13 children, he attended NYC schools where he excelled in basketball. He married Nicoletta Mussomeli in 1939. Their two sons were born in Stamford Ct. , where the family resided until their move to Brookfield in 1956. George worked as a meat cutter at the Brookfield Market for many years and made many youngsters happy with a slice of bologna or cheese. Many Brookfield cooks improved their skills with his advice on cooking a particular cut of meat unfamiliar to them. He was also a bee keeper for over 20 years. He was known far and wide for being a great cook at the pig roasts and cookouts he & Nicky hosted over the years. He had a ready smile, a hearty laugh and an eagerness to be helpful to everyone. His wife Nicky pre-deceased him in 1998. They were married for 59 years. He is survived by his two sons George Jr., Richard, four grandchildren Richard Jr., Rosemarie, George III and John, one great grandson, 1 brother, 2 sisters, brothers & sisters-in-law and many special nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donation go to a person or place of your choosing in George's name. The wake will be Friday, 11/18 from 7-9 pm at Brookfield Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held on Sat. 11/19 at 9:30 am at St Joseph 's Catholic Church, Brook-field Center Ct. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery .