Louis J. Popolizio, 95, of Marlborough, formerly of Hamden passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Louise E. Bianchi Popolizio. Louis was born in New Haven on February 15, 1921; son of the late Louis and Emma DeFalco Popolizio; served his country faithfully in the US Army during WW II and worked as an electrician for the Southern Connecticut Gas Company for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed playing pool, fishing, hunting, cooking and was an avid golfer. Father of the late Richard L. Popolizio. Father-in-law of Marilyn Popolizio. Grandfather of Nicolas (Tracy) Popolizio, Kimberly (David) Wills and Kelly (Michael) Diana. Great-Grandfather of Alexis, Daniel, Owen, Gwendolyn, Lydia and Taylor. Brother of Helen Ruggiero, Edward Popolizio and the late Harry, Rose and Eugene “Gene” Popolizio, Sr. and Lillian Striano. Brother-in-law of Etta and MaryAnn Popolizio. Predeceased by his step-mother Mary Carrone Popolizio and step-brothers Anthony and Henry Carrone.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Monday afternoon at 12:00 with the Rev. Timothy Meehan officiating. Family and friends may call from 10:00 am until time of service. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery.