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William Gatto Obituary
William U. Gatto, age 88, of Fairfield, passed away peacefully after a long illness at St. Vincent's Medical Center on March 28, 2021. He was born in Stella Cilento, Italy, on February 22, 1933, the son of Gerald and Helen Gatto. Bill, as he is known to his family, friends, and colleagues, retired from U.S. Baird Corp. and was a Special Officer with the Fairfield Police Department for many years after his retirement. Bill served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Diane Bard Gatto; his loving children Victoria (Phillip) Conen of Oxford, CT, Lorraine Gatto of Orange, CT, and Cynthia (Donald) Cavoto of St. Augustine, FL; grandchildren John Michael and Brittany Palmer, Daniel, Nicholas, and Amanda Cavoto; his stepchildren Eric (Noreen) and Kurt (Heather) von Brauchitsch and their children Kevin, Jackie (Dan) Lockwood, John, Will, Monika, Katherina, AJ, and Mia; and two great-grandchildren, Izabella Rios and Madeline Jane Lockwood. He was predeceased by his brother, Mario of Stella Cilento, Italy, and is survived by his sister, Gloria Codispoti, along with several nieces and nephews. Celebration of Life and interment with military honors will be private. Contributions in William's memory may be made to First Church Congregational, 148 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Please visit www.SpearFuneralHome.com to offer an online condolence.
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Special Police Officer Dana Ligouri
March 30, 2021
I’d like to send condolences to family & friends. I remember Mr. Gatto growing up as such a nice genuine gentle man. He was also on the force with my grandfather Special Police Officer Joseph Iurato. I also remember that they both shared many Korean War stories.. Prayers are with everyone who knew Mr. Gatto..
Pete Stansfield FPD retired
March 30, 2021
My deepest sympathies to the Gatto family. It was a pleasure working alongside Bill at the PD. He was always willing to work when I called, and always had a smile. Rest in Peace Bill.
Gerry Stopa
March 29, 2021
To the Gatto family sorry to hear about Bill passing worked with him when I was with the special police in Fairfield he was a great guy
Pauline Hill
March 29, 2021
Dear Lorraine and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your father. Wishing you peace and comfort in the coming days,
Pauline Hill and Dennis Blader
Celeste Pober
March 29, 2021
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Diane and her family, as well as my cousins, Vicky, Lorraine and Cynthia and family. One of my earliest memories of Uncle Bill was a New Years Eve when they came to visit and they slept over, which was a treat. I must have been maybe 5 or 6, and it was time for bed and Lorraine and I slept in the same bed, and we noticed a spark or some sort of a light coming out of the ceiling fixture. I remember Uncle Bill came upstairs to fix it for us. My Grandparents lived downstairs and I lived upstairs with my parents and brothers. It could have been a short in the fixture. But I will always remember that he fixed it. My other memories are when they came to visit from Connecticut. At that time Connecticut could have been overseas to me since it was so far, but when they drove to Grandma's house in their red car, it was a special day. There are many memories that I cherish, and I will miss my Uncle Bill.
Dennis and Kathy Bonetti
March 29, 2021
Dear Diane and Family,
We are so sorry to read about the passing of Bill. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts will be with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Dennis and Kathy Bonetti
The Staff of Spear-Miller Funeral Home
March 29, 2021
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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