Obituary: Darryl J. Thompson, 58, Of Naugatuck

Information via Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home

Darryl J. Thompson, age 58, passed away Monday March 11, 2024 at Waterbury Hospital from the long term effects of smoking.

He was born in Waterbury, CT on July 20, 1965 and was a lifelong Naugatuck resident. Darryl was an avid NASCAR and Pittsburgh Steeler fan and he enjoyed fishing, rock music, especially Van Halen.

He leaves his daughters, Krystal and Nickolle Reilly (his youngest and favorite daughter), his four grandchildren, Gianna Freeman, Bentlee Aviz, Lillianna and Sequoia Freeman; his siblings, David Thompson, Michele Reilly Searles, and Donna Crowning Shield; and several nieces and nephews.

All services will be private.

To send an online condolence or share a memory, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Darry’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101.