Wethersfield Obituary: Lucy Spatafora, 90

Lucy A. Spatafora, 90, of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Hartford on August 23, 1925, daughter of the late Salvatore and Rose (Bondi) Spatafora, she had been a long time resident of Wethersfield. Lucy was a graduate of Bulkeley High School and Hillyer College. She was employed as Secretary to the Comptroller at Connecticut Light and Power and Secretary/Treasurer of Spatafora Travel in Hartford.

Lucy was an independent woman ahead of her time. She lived life on her own terms up until the very end. From riding camels in Egypt, to exploring the mines in Tanzania, Lucy's passion for travel and zest for life took her twice around the world. When she wasn't traveling, she would enjoy shopping trips to New York and was a patron of the Connecticut Opera.

Beside her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Anthony J. Spatafora of Wethersfield and her brother-in-law, James F. Murphy of Hartford. Lucy is survived by her sister-in-law, Pauline Spatafora as well as her six nieces and nephews: John Spatafora of Wethersfield, Mary and Kevin O'Connor of Hingham, MA; Sally Spatafora and Jackie Ivy of Wilmington, DE.; Carole and David Simmons of Wethersfield, Tony and Michael Vinton-Spatafora of Sherman Oaks, CA; and Trish and Brian Murray of Wethersfield, along with thirteen great nieces and nephews: Sean, James and Karen Spatafora, Kelly, Kaitlin and Matthew O'Connor, David and Matthew Simmons, Alejandra and Lucy Spatafora, and Emma, Michael and Colin Murray.

Funeral services will leave Monday, June 6th at 9:30 a.m. from the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Corpus Christi Church, 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Rocky Hill. The family will receive relatives and friends on Monday from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St, I-91 Tech. Ctr., Rocky Hill, CT 06067.

To share a memory of Lucy with her family, please visit www.desopo.com.