Andrew R. Topazio

1931 - 2025

Andrew R. Topazio
"Loving husband, father, and grandfather"
Andrea R. "Andy" Topazio, 93, of Waterbury, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Tuesday September 16, 2025 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Elizabeth M. (Assif) Topazio.
Born in Waterbury on September 30, 1931, Andy was the son of the late Pasquale and Anna (Perugini) Topazio. He graduated from Crosby High School, Class of 1949, and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict as a Staff Sergeant (T) in the United States Air Force. He worked as a wholesale grocery salesman for Aljim Wholesale Grocery for fifty-two years until his retirement in 1996. He and his wife Betty enjoyed traveling and spending winters in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, where he was an active member of the American Legion Post 318. A man of many interests, Andy found joy in woodworking, reading, and sharing his deep knowledge of history, geography, and trivia. He was known for his generosity, sharp intellect, and love of dogs. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his beloved wife Betty, Andy leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion through his family: two sons, Andrew R. Topazio and his wife Gioia of Oceanport, NJ and Steven J. Topazio and his wife Katherine of Millis, MA; a daughter, Elizabeth A. Topazio and her wife Susan of West Caldwell, NJ; a sister Judith Bartolini of PA; six grandchildren, Steven Topazio and his wife Meghan, Samuel Topazio, and Carly Topazio (Ryan Field) all of San Diego, CA, Andrew S. Topazio of Highlands, NJ, Gioia Kiernan and her husband Andrew of Coltsneck, NJ, and Paul M. Topazio of Oceanport, NJ; and a great-grandchild on the way.
Arrangements: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday September 22, 2025 at Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church 8 East Mountain Road Waterbury. Everyone attending is asked to meet directly at the church. Burial with full military honors will be follow in Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial, The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury.
Contributions can be made in Andy's memory to:
Our Lady of Lebanon Church
8 East Mountain Road
Waterbury, CT 06706
For more info or to send e-condolences visit: www.chaseparkwaymemorial.com