Obituary of Lorenzo Cuoco

Lorenzo Cuoco, age 91, beloved husband of Filomena Formato Cuoco of Stratford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Ariano Irpino, Italy on March 29, 1930, he was a son of the late Nicolangelo and Mariantonia LaPorta Cuoco and was a longtime resident of Stratford. Mr. Cuoco retired from Harvey Hubbell after 24 years of dedicated service and then went on to work part time at Fairfield University for over 20 years. Lorenzo loved to garden, grow vegetables and make homemade wine and sausage. He was a reliable and respectful person who loved to help people and always willing to lend a hand to anyone. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with family, especially his grandkids. He cherished all the time attending their sporting events.

In addition to his beloved wife Filomena of 66 years, survivors include a loving son, Nicolangelo Cuoco and his wife Jennifer of Fairfield, three cherished grandchildren, Matthew, Ellie, and Nathan Cuoco, a brother, Domenico Cuoco and his wife Carmelina of Italy, two brothers-in-law, Anthony Formato and his wife Linda of Shelton, Joseph Formato and his wife MaryLou of Fairfield, three sisters-in-law, Giovanna Cuoco of Italy, Patricia Formato of Bridgeport and Ann Alcaraz and her husband Michael of Shelton as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Pasquale Cuoco, and a brother-in-law, Angelo Formato.

Friends and family are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. directly in St. Margaret Shrine, 2523 Park Ave., Bridgeport. Entombment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum, Stratford. A walk-through visitation will take place on Thursday, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, CT 06611. Visitors are asked to 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, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Margaret Shrine, 2523 Park Ave., Bridgeport, CT 06606.