Velma Doris Sego

Velma Doris Sego, age 80, of Naugatuck entered into rest on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Waterbury Hospital. Velma was born on February 2, 1941 in Holyoke, MA, daughter of the late Edward and Doris (Cordonnier) Gladu.

Velma worked as a waitress for many years until her retirement and was a committed volunteer at Waterbury Hospital and the St. Francis Church Fair. Velma was known at the Naugatuck Senior Center as the “Master” of Cribbage and held class there on Thursdays. She was a kind person who cared for others and made many dinners for friends in her neighborhood.

She was the beloved mother of Terry Fuller and her husband, Dave of Canton, MA; and Wendy Robertson of The Villages, FL; and Kevin Sego of Cape Cod. Velma is survived by her 11 loving grandchildren and 12 cherished great-grandchildren; her brother, Edward Gladu, Jr. of Inverness, FL; her sister, Carol Cognata of Cave Creek, AZ; her daughter-in-law, Sondra Sego of Monroe and several nieces and nephews. Velma was predeceased by her sons, Frederick Sego and Francis Sego, her brother, Leo Gladu; her sister, Alyce Marie Fitzsimmons and her son-in-law, Keith Robertson.

Mass will be held at St. Francis Church, 318 Church St., Naugatuck on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 11AM. The Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck has been entrusted with her care. To leave online condolences for her family or to share a story of Velma, please visit www.fordfh.com