Obituary: Domenic Spaziani, 83, Of Danbury

Information and Photo Courtesy Green Funeral Home

DANBURY, CT — Domenic Spaziani, age 83, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023 after an extended illness surrounded by family.

He was born on October 2, 1939 in the Roman suburb of Velletri Italy to the late Antonio and Letizia Spaziani. He came to the United States in 1958. Dom held various positions in the electronics manufacturing business at both Amphenol RF & Insulated Wire for over 45 years. In addition, he was a special police officer for the City of Danbury for 40 years and assisted the dog warden receiving several citations during his years of service. He also worked at the Danbury Drive-In theater as a projectionist for many years.

He was a member of St. James’ Episcopal Church and was active for 20-plus years in the Community Thanksgiving Dinner that the church hosts each year, as well as the Buildings & Grounds committee. He had been a member of the Blue Knights, The Elks Club, and helped with the Appalachia Service Project at the United Methodist Church in Danbury.

He is survived by his wife, Linda; and children: Eva Mucci, Fred(Christine), Jennifer(Bill), and Anthony(Marissa). He is also survived by his grandchildren: Becky (Jeremiah) Lawson, Angelo (Melissa) Spaziani, Kira Spaziani, Nicole (Christopher) Carducci, Joseph Spaziani, Alison Spaziani, Katie Garcia, Maxwell Archer; and great grandchildren: Griffin, Dexter, Paisley & Hadley Lawson and Vincent Spaziani. He is also survived by his mother in-law, Irene Simonelli; his brother and sisters in-laws, Susan (Carl) Johnson, Ed (Sandi) Simonelli, Jill Simonelli and many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, his son Frank, brothers; and sisters Franco(Rina), Luciano, Enia Riccardi, and Gina (Guiseppe) Parisi.

The family would like to thank Engine 23, James Simonelli, the Danbury ambulance team especially, Ron Gage, Alex Eckner, and Mike Norman and Regional Hospice of Connecticut for the care and compassion they provided to Dom.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at St. James Church, 25 West St., Danbury, CT. Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury, CT.

Friends will be received from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Regional Hospice and Homecare of Western Connecticut, 30 Milestone Rd, Danbury, Ct or St. James’ Episcopal Church, 25 West Street, Danbury CT 06810.

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