Obituary of Giuseppe Socci

Giuseppe Socci age, 89, left us to reunite with his beautiful wife on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Giuseppe was born in Settefrati, Italy on September 24, 1931, a son of the late Domenico and Delicata (Tamburro) Socci. As a boy, Giuseppe apprenticed as shoemaker in Pescacerolli, Italy. Becoming a wonderful craftsman, he started his own business in Settefrati. Later he traveled and spent 5 years in Venezuela continue his craft. In 1957 Giuseppe married the love of his life Angela Socci and started their lives first in Stamford, CT., eventually setting up residency in Riverside, CT. They started and ran Socci Shoe Center, side by side, for 41 years surrounded by their children and then grandchildren which brought him great joy. His happiest times were spent eating and celebrating with his family. He loved being with his friends and playing cards at the Settefratese Club of Stamford, and then at the Circlo Sportivo Inc. of Bridgeport. He enjoyed his summers respites spent in his hometown of Settefrati. His greatest gift to us was teaching us never to be afraid to take a chance, always work hard, and family means everything.

Giuseppe is survived by his daughter Cathy Osipow and her spouse Larry. His son Domenick Socci and his spouse Ornella. His son Anthony Socci and his spouse Linda. He also is survived by his grandchildren, Stephen and his spouse Allison, David, Julie, Joey, Regina, Tony, Angela, Mia, Gianna, and Isabella, as well as 3 great-grandchildren, Frank, Marley and Brice, all who were truly his pride and joy. He was predeceased by a brother, Antonio Socci.

Friends are invited to meet directly in St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main St., Trumbull on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Norwalk. A walk-through visitation will take place on Sunday from 1 – 4 pm at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611. It is appreciated that visitors wear masks and social distance as they walk through, pay their respects, and exit without lingering to ensure all guests can come through the building.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Smile Train at

https://donate.smiletrain.org/