Salvatore M. Timpano

SALVATORE M. TIMPANO age 97 of Groton, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He was born in Nardodipace, Italy on August 30, 1925, the son of Rocco and Cecilia Fazio Timpano. He was married to Lauretta Monteleone on December 27, 1953.

Salvatore came to the United States in 1958 and had worked as a porter at Pfizer until his retirement. He had many passions but his greatest passion  was spending time with his family and friends. The love for his family was everything as he would say “ La Famiglia e Tutto”. He also enjoyed his vegetable garden and other Italian traditions. He was known by many and respected by all.

Besides his wife Lauretta, he is survived by a daughter, Pompea Finn and husband, Steven, of Groton,  two sons, Rocco and wife Mary Timpano of Waterford,  and Robert and wife Janet of East Lyme. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Sonia and Casey Finn, Bianca, Felicia, Kristin and Michael Timpano and his great grandchildren, Gabriel, Giana, Justyce, Skylar, Michael and Camden. He was predeceased by his brother, Bruno and his sisters, Grazia and Josephina.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 21 at 10 o’clock at Sacred Heart Church, 56 Sacred Heart Dr, Groton. Interment will be in Colonel Ledyard Cemetery. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, from 4 until 6 o’clock at the Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St. Donations in his memory may be directed to Center for Hospice Care, 227 Dunham St, Norwich, CT 06360 or Lawrence and Memorial Hospital, Office of Development, 365 Montauk Ave, New London, CT 06320.