Dr. Gerald Abruscato

Dr. Gerald J. Abruscato, 73, of Southington, husband of Madlein (Youmara) Abruscato, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was a former New Britain resident before moving to Southington in 1990. He was a graduate of Manhattan College in New York and received his PhD from the University of South Carolina. Jerry worked at Uniroyal in Naugatuck which became Chemtura Corp. as a research chemist for over 25 years, retiring in 2008. He was a member of St. Thomas Assyrian Church of the East in New Britain. Besides his wife, Madlein, he leaves two sons, Christopher Abruscato of Redford, MI and Nicholas Abruscato of Chicago, IL; three daughters, Kimberly Thompson of South Lyon, MI, Linda (Anthony) Mosher of Wallingford, and Nancy (Nicholas) Cisek of La Grange Park, IL; two sisters, Dominica (Frank) McGowan of Warwick, NY, and Raffaela Vigilante of Altamonte Springs, FL; and seven grandchildren as well as several nieces and a nephew. Funeral services are Friday 1 PM at St. Thomas Assyrian Church of the East, 120 Cabot Street, New Britain. Calling hours will be held at the church from 12 Noon until the time of the service. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Assyrian Cemetery. Carlson Funeral Home, New Britain is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Thomas Assyrian Church of the East. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.