George W. Lamperti Sr., age 96

Longtime Brookfield resident George W. Lamperti, Sr., age 96, died Thursday, November 9 following a period of declining health. George was born on December 22, 1914 in New York City, the son of Anthony and Angelina Lamperti.

One of 13 children, he attended NYC schools where he excelled in basketball. He married Nicoletta Mussomeli in 1939. Their two sons were born in Stamford, where the family resided until their move to Brookfield in 1956.

George worked as a meat cutter at the Brookfield Market for many years and made many youngsters happy with a slice of bologna or cheese. Many Brookfield cooks improved their skills with his advice on cooking a particular cut of meat unfamiliar to them. He was also a bee keeper for over 20 years. He was known far and wide for being a great cook at the pig roasts and cookouts he and Nicky hosted over the years. He had a ready smile, a hearty laugh and an eagerness to be helpful to everyone.

His wife Nicky predeceased him in 1998. They were married for 59 years.

He is survived by his two sons George Jr. and Richard; four grandchildren Richard Jr., Rosemarie, George III and John; one great grandson, one brother, two sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law and many special nieces and nephews.

Funeral Information

The wake will be Friday, November 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Brookfield Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 19 at 9:30 a.m. at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Brookfield Center. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery.

Donations Information

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donation go to a person or place of your choosing in George's name.