Louis Nicholas Abbondelo

WATERBURY- Louis Nicholas Abbondelo Sr., 92 passed away Monday December 8, 2014 peacefully at the home of his daughter and son-in-law surrounded by his family. He was predeceased by his loving wife Ruth (Jodoin) Abbondelo in 2004.

He was born December 24, 1921 in Waterbury son of the late Angelo and Philomena (Dell’erario) Abbondelo.

Louis was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Navy. Upon his return from the war he became a Machinist at Anaconda American Brass prior to his retirement. He was an avid gardener, reader, toy train collector where he attended local conventions and expos, and loved the ocean. He built his own house on Block Island and enjoyed summers there for over 30 years. However Louis’s greatest joy was spending time with his grandson.

He is survived by his son Louis Nicholas Abbondelo Jr. of Groton; a daughter Miriam Abbondelo-Robinson and her husband Donald Robinson of Cheshire; a sister Viola Valaitis of Watch Hill, RI; his grandson David James Robinson; several nieces and nephews; and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Louis was predeceased by three brothers John, Albert, and James Abbondelo, and four sisters Pauline Guerrera, Rose Rinaldi, Mary DeCosmo, and Eleanor Blaise.

Arrangements- Louis’s funeral will be held 9 A.M Thursday December 11, 2014 from The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 South Main Street, 06410 and proceed to St. Thomas Becket Church, 435 North Brooksvale Road, Cheshire, 06410 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. Burial will Military Honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 4 to 6 P.M at the funeral home.