Gregory L. "Greg" DiCioccio Sr.

Gregory "Greg" L. DiCioccio Sr., 85, of Ellington, beloved husband of 62 years to Carol (Dungan) DiCioccio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2022 at Evergreen Health Care Center. Greg was born in Harford, the son of the late Donald and Elsie (Trimble) DiCioccio. He grew up and lived in Hartford before moving to Ellington 47 years ago. Greg enlisted in the US Navy from 1954-58. He was stationed aboard the USS Mercury KS20. He worked for the Hartford Public Works Department and then entered the Hartford Police Academy. Greg worked for the Hartford Police Department from 1961-1988, retiring as a Sergeant. He was a graduate of Manchester Community College where he earned an associate's degree in Law Enforcement. After retiring from the Police Department, he continued to work as a sheriff for the Manchester Court. Greg loved traveling and enjoyed his trip to Ireland, and multiple trips to Europe with friends. Greg also enjoyed trips to the beach, which included going to antique shops to find his next treasure (usually model ships). Reading and painting was a favorite pastime. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his three daughters, Jody Francis and her husband Robert, Tara Henderson, and Lori Dobson and her husband Kenneth; his son Gregory DiCioccio and his wife Joanna; his two grandchildren, Donald J. Henderson and Azure S. DiCioccio; his sister, Pamela Rubenbauer; his brother-in-law, Charles Bouchez and wife Brenda and several nieces and nephews. Greg was predeceased by his infant daughter, Beth Elizabeth DiCioccio, and his older sister, Donaldine Bouchez. Special thanks to Mike and Ann Marie Kosilla for their help throughout the years, and nieces Lisa Albert and Donna Masselli for their continued help and love for their uncle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Church, 141 Maple Street, Ellington. Burial will follow in Ellington Center Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to St. Luke Church or the charity of your choice. Ladd-Turkington & Carmon Funeral Home in Vernon is caring for the arrangements. For online condolences and guest book, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com