Obituary: Emil Victor Garofalo, 96, Of Fairfield

The following obituary is from Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home:

Emil Victor Garofalo, age 96, of Fairfield, the beloved husband of the late Lillian Elizabeth
(Trejsner) Garofalo, passed away peacefully at the Carolton Chronic Convalescent Home in
Fairfield on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He was born in Southport to the late Emil R. and Gertrude
(Sarno) Garofalo.

He was known by his family and friends as a devoted and beloved husband and father, a
consummate gentleman: kind, charitable, and a man of faith and integrity. He loved being
surrounded by his family and grandchildren, and could be frequently found watching Yankee
baseball, Notre Dame basketball, or reading a good thriller.

Emil was a proud graduate of Fairfield Prep ‘45 and the University of Notre Dame ’50, earning a
degree in mechanical engineering. He served as an instructor for the U.S. Army Ordinance
School in Aberdeen, MD, and was Vice President of Wiretex Manufacturing Company.

Emil gave back to his community in several ways, including as a founding member of Fairfield
Prep’s Board of Regents, a founding member and past President of Prep’s Latin Scholars, a
member and President of the Board of Directors of the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, an
appointed member of the building committee for the H. Smith Richardson golf course in
Fairfield, and sat on the building committee for the Fairfield Police Station.

Emil was a talented star athlete who graced the basketball court and baseball field with his skill
and leadership at Fairfield Prep and Notre Dame. Additionally, Emil played for and managed the
Raybestos Cardinals Softball Team leading them to the ASA championship and coached the
Freshman basketball team at Fairfield University. He also influenced a large number of young
athletes as a well-respected coach and mentor for various Fairfield Little League baseball teams
and St. Pius X basketball teams.

He was the recipient of many honors and awards throughout the years including Fairfield Prep
Athletic Hall of Fame, the Wakeman Boy & Girls Club Hall of Fame, Old Timers Greater
Bridgeport Athletic Award, Fairfield University Jubilee Medal, and the Connecticut Fast Pitch
Softball Hall of Fame.

Emil is survived by his children, Edward (Elizabeth) Garofalo of Stamford, Richard (Vey)
Garofalo of Buford, GA, and Linda Garofalo of Towson, MD, as well as his grandchildren:
William, Michael, Gabriella, Victor, Eric, and Lydia. In addition to his wife, Emil was
predeceased by his brothers, Robert and George Garofalo.

Friends may greet his family on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the
Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield. All other services are private.

Memorial contributions in Emil’s name can be made to the Fairfield Prep Latin Scholars, 1073
North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824, or the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, 305 Center
Street, Southport, CT 06890.

To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com.