Catherine C. Lupoi

1968 - 2020

WATERTOWN

Catherine C. Lupoi

“Loving wife, mother & sister”

Catherine “Cathy” C. (DellaCamera) Lupoi, of Watertown, entered into the gates of heaven in her husband's arms with her two daughters by her side, on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 after courageously fighting a battle with cancer.  She was the loving wife of Costantino Lupoi of Watertown.

Cathy was born in Waterbury on January 24, 1968, daughter of the late Joseph C. DellaCamera and Loretta (Martino) DellaCamera of Oakville. Her father, Joseph, was the Chief Draftsman of Unisys in Waterbury, formally known as Sperry, for thirty-four years. Her mother, Loretta, worked as an assembler at Winchester Electronics for fourteen years.  Growing up in Oakville, she attended South School, St. Mary Magdalen School ‘82, and Holy Cross High School ’86. After high school Cathy then attended Southern Connecticut State University, class of ‘90, where she received her bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation. 

Working at Valerie Manor in Torrington for twenty-four years as the Director of Recreation, Cathy was known for the “Festival of Trees” and twice-a-week happy hour. Cathy was then employed at Apple Rehab in Watertown, since 2015 as the Director of Therapeutic Recreation and Marketing. Through Apple Rehab, Cathy took great pride in organizing community events with the town on behalf of all Apple Residents such as the annual “American Classic Cruise Night” and Tree Lighting Ceremony. She formed an immense bond with the residents, their families, and everyone who worked and volunteered there. 

Cathy’s love for the New York Yankees and other sports came from her father, as he took his daughters to numerous baseball games and the Saratoga Race Course. As a child, Cathy spent much time at Falls Ave. Package Store, owned by her Uncle and Aunt; Tony and Antionette Pelegano. Cathy was known to be a devout Catholic and a parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Church. Her kindness and active involvement with the church, St. Mary Magdalen School and Holy Cross High School touched the lives of many, creating lifelong friendships; a friendship that never left her side, comforting and accompanying her during the most difficult days during her courageous battle of cancer. Her favorite saying: “We will never give up and never give in till the very end”.

Cathy was devoted and committed to caring for her mother and her family. Everyday, when Costantino would come home from work, the minute he would call for her name, he would always love to hear her say, “yes, I’m here!”. Cathy, every Sunday, would make the best Sunday Sauce with all the meats, cooking fresh pasta. While washing dishes, she would always enjoy looking out to her backyard from the window over her kitchen sink. Every other summer, Cathy would go with her husband to his birthplace in Calabria, to his house by the ocean. There they would enjoy going out dining, eating the local seafood, and taking rides in the countryside.

Cathy never missed one of her children’s sporting events, from the sidelines of Gabriela’s soccer and softball games to cheering with the parents at Sofia’s cheerleading competitions. Everyday, picking up her kids from school, she would always ask the question, “What did you do today?”. Cathy was always there for her two daughters, being their bestfriend. She liked to live the simple life, to enjoy the simple things of life and always did what mattered the most. Cathy gave Costantino the best thirty years of his life, always calling her “my girl”. This coming September 22nd would have been their 25th wedding anniversary. 

Besides her husband Costantino and her mother Loretta, Cathy leaves behind her two beloved daughters, Sofia Rosa Lupoi and Gabriela Loretta Lupoi, both of Watertown; her sister Assunta DellaCamera Hickey of Watertown and her two daughters Angela and Olivia; her mother-in-law Rosa Barletta Lupoi of Glastonbury; her brother-in-law Domenico Lupoi of Cromwell and his wife Guliana and their children Jessica and Francesco; and sister-in-law Rita Fammartino of Wethersfield and her husband Domenico and their children Francesca and Vincent. She also leaves behind her cousins Franca Cipriano and her daughters Tracy, Julie, and Angela; Mary and Donna DellaCamera; and Libero DellaCamera and his wife Pierina and their children Phyliss and Anthony. Cathy is predeceased by her father, Joseph C. DellaCamera. 

Arrangements:  Due to the pandemic of the COVID-19 Virus, all funeral services for Cathy will be held private and at the convenience of the family.  Cathy will be laid to rest at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Watertown.  Chase Parkway Memorial, The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, has been entrusted with handling Cathy’s funeral arrangements.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Cathy’s memory to:

 

A Helping Hand for Cathy

136 Kimberly Lane

Watertown, CT 06795

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