Eugene “Gene†Popolizio, Sr., 77, of Branford passed away from ALS on Monday, October 15, 2012 at the CT Hospice, Branford surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was the husband of fifty five years to his cherished wife MaryAnn Citerella Popolizio. Gene was born in New Haven on June 3rd 1935 and was the son of the late Louis Popolizio, Sr. and Emma DeFalco Popolizio. He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and had worked for the Southern Connecticut Gas Company for many years until his retirement. Father of Gino Popolizio of East Haven, Frank (Diane) Popolizio of Northford, Mark (Kathy) Popolizio of Wallingford, Lisa Jannotta of Branford and Deneen Popolizio of Wallingford. Grandfather of Lauren, Christina and Nicole Popolizio, Jennifer (Andy) Arabolas, Mark and Christopher Popolizio, Andrew and Alec Jannotta. Brother of Louis Popolizio of East Haven, Helen Ruggiero of FL, Harry (Etta) Popolizio of East Haven, Edward (Pat) Popolizio of FL and the late Rose Popolizio and Lillian Striano. Brother-in-law of Dolores and Richard Listro. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and treasured friends. Predeceased by his step-mother Mary Carrone Popolizio and step-brothers, Anthony and Henry Carrone. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You†to all the doctors, nurses, aides and therapists for their love and support. Gene will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 11:00 with the Rev. Timothy Meehan officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 pm.
Uncle Gene,
You could never know how much you will be missed by me and my Family. You were truly the bright spot at all the parties. I will miss all of your jokes, your smile, and your smooches! I will miss all of the family gatherings, You are and will always be one of the most important people in my life. You are at peace now, and for that I am grateful, because you didn’t deserve to suffer. Say Hi to my Dad for me.
Love always your Niece
Debbie & Family
I never knew your dad Gino, but he must have been a wonderful man. my thoughts,prayers and love are with you and your family.
Gene you were my rock when I needed one, and ear to listen to, to cheer me up when I was down, I laughed so hard my stomach hurt, all good. No one will ever have a more caring brother then I did all of my life. I am going to miss you so much, but just knowing that you are not in any more pain and is up in Heaven telling everyone your jokes, puts a smile on my face. You have a wonderful family and they will take care of each other. Forever and ever in my heart. Helen (little nose) xoxoxoxoxo
Gino,
May the love and support of your friends and family carry you past this difficult time.
Your bright smiling face and kind heart will be missed at myers .
You made us laugh and warmed us with your hugs.
God bless you and your lovely family
dear maryann &family
when i went to hospice on thursday i was so saddend to hear of gene s passing.
i will never forget the good times with all of us from the gas co. may god bless and give all of you the stenght to go on. my prayers are with you.
barbara esposito
Dear Maryann and Family:
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. You should all be proud of the way you stepped up and made your father’s last days as comfortable as possible.
We will miss him very much and the 5th Floor of the Towers will never be the same without him. Our love to all of you.
John & Vera
Dear Gino,
I’m so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family as you struggle through the grief and sadness. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our sincerest sympathies to the Popolizio family.
I am very sorry for the loss of your father. Knowing you as his son, he must have been a wonderful man.
MaryAnn, words can never express the feelings of loss you and your wonderful family are going through. Gene was a strong, good friend and his loss will be felt by many for a long time to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children.
Dear Uncle Gene You will be MISSED so much. When ever i would see you, you always made me laugh. Im so glad I got to spend some time with you recently and I made you laugh. We have a Wonderful family we will be ok.Say Hi to My Mom and Dad R. I. P. xxxxooo your Niece Pam
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gene will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
To Lisa Jannota & Family we extend our condolence for the loss of your
Father.
We were so sorry to read of your Father’s passing. Please find comfort in our thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this time.
It was truly an honor to meet and help care for you and your family. You are now resting and at peace. My sincere sympathy to the entire Popolizio family.
Sorry about your loss
To his beloved wife, my mother-in-law Mariann, to my brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws, Frank, Mark, Lisa, Deneen, and their spouses, to all the nieces and nephews, (grandchildren) Lauren, Christina, Jen, Andrew, Alec, Mark, Christopher, to his sister, Aunt Helen and brother Uncle Lou, but most of all to you Gino and my daughter Nicole, although what you have lost is tremendous, what he has given to all is immeasurable. To all who knew him as Dad, Gene, Pop Pop, Mr. Pop, no explanation is necessary and to those who didn’t, there is no explanation possible. You will forever remain a part of all of us, and the love and devotion that you have given to your family will live on forever and ever… Never to be forgotten, rest in peace. My prayers and love to all………..
My condolences.
Nancy Laggis Orlando
Branford
Dad you have been taken from us all to soon by a terrible diease ALS aka Lou Gerhing’s. I know now you are not suffering and are walking with the Angels, and cracking a few jokes. The love for your family never waivered in good times and bad, you gave all of us a reason to live. Go forward to the life after,fear not for we shall endure and keep your memory alive. When ever a Marx brothers or the Three Stooges movie come on we will be thinking of you. My never ending love.Gino
Your dad was a gentlemen. When you met him, you knew he was the kind of man you can respect and like. I am sure he will be missed.
Condolences from our family to yours.
Always remember the parties and your Dad so happy! He was so proud of what he accomplished…a great family!
May your loved ones find comfort in The Lord’s grace and may you always live eternally in God’s paradise and shine your love upon those that remain here on earth. To those that love you, take comfort in knowing we will all be together again someday.