Obit: Louis J. Fusco, Jr., a.k.a. "The Big Cheese," of Northford

Information via W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home

Louis J. Fusco, Jr., a.k.a. "The Big Cheese," of Northford passed away peacefully Saturday December 23, 2017 at Connecticut Hospice. He was born in New Haven December 10, 1925, son of the late Louis J. and Mary Scaramozzo Fusco.

He was the owner of First Realty for many years and sold insurance and real estate. He was an excellent amateur photographer, and his hobbies included classic cars, training St. Bernard dogs and listening to Frank Sinatra.

He is survived by his children, Pam Fusco of Northford, Susan Fusco-Fazio and her husband Paul of Weymouth, MA, Lisa Johnson of Branford, and Louis J. Fusco, III of Northford; his grandchildren, Karen Johnson, Maxwell Johnson and Melissa Fusco.

He is also survived by his former wife and best friend, Midge Fusco, his dog Thunder, and his close family friend, Carl Dawson. He was predeceased by his granddaughter, Laura Fazio, grandson Ryan Johnson, son-in-law, Mark Johnson, sister Roseann Gaulkin and brother Edmund Fusco.

Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Louis Fusco, Jr., please visit our Tribute Store.