He was born in Cosenza, Italy, in 1926. After immigrating to America in 1973, he resided in Bronx, New York, until moving to Fairfield in 2014. He enjoyed playing Bocci, Italian card games and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his daughters, Elena Porco (Luigi) of Fairfield; Ada Perri (Giuseppe) of Vancouver, British Columbia; four granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be held Wednesday, July 22 from 4-8 p.m. at the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, Fairfield Center. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23 at 9:15 a.m. at the funeral home and will continue in the Chapel of St. Pius X Parish Community Center. His entombment will follow in Mountain Grove Mausoleum.
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