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Aaron J. Pelaccia, 42 of Madison, passed away on March 20, 2026
Aaron's greatest love & source of joy was spending time with his children. He was an accomplished angler, avid reader, traveler & musician.

It is with profound sadness the family of Aaron J. Pelaccia announce his passing on March 20, 2026 at 42 years old.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Chloe, his daughter Alexandra and son Gavin. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Bonnie Pelaccia of Orange, CT; his father Joseph Pelaccia and wife Marie of Orange, CT; sister Erica Lindhal and husband David of Fargo, ND; brother Evan Pelaccia and wife Katie of Orange, CT and brother Ellis Pelaccia and wife Beth of Orange, CT. He will also be dearly missed by his nephew and nieces Leighton, Flora, Sophia, and Ariana, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Aaron was born on April 7, 1983 in Derby, Connecticut. He attended Amity Regional High School, earned his Bachelor’s in Accounting from Augsburg University, and Master’s in Taxation from the University of New Haven. He was a Certified Public Accountant and during his professional career worked for Marcum, Henkel and the IRS.
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Aaron’s greatest love and source of joy was spending time with his children. In addition, Aaron had many passions and hobbies that enriched his life. He was an accomplished angler, avid reader, traveler and musician. One of his favorite pastimes was attending concerts, including dozens of Phish shows over the years. He was also a man of faith whose belief in God brought him strength and guidance. His loss is profoundly felt and he will be deeply missed.
Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Friday, March 27th, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cody White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, CT. A funeral mass will follow at 12 p.m. at Holy Infant Church, 450 Racebrook Rd., Orange, CT.
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In lieu of flowers, the family asks contributions be made to his children’s college funds by clicking here and here.
To light a candle or leave a condolence please visit CodyWhiteFuneralService.com