Obituary of Andrew A. Lauro

Andrew A. Lauro, age 88, of Stratford, beloved husband of Virginia Ligouri Lauro, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport on August 30, 1930, he was a son of the late Gerardo and Mary Lauro. Andrew retired from Sikorsky Aircraft in 1998, after many years of dedicated service. A lifetime member of the Miamogue Yacht Club, he enjoyed sailing and boating. He was a dedicated parishioner of St. Mark's parish. Andrew loved woodworking and was a jack of all trades. But above all things in life, he was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. In addition to his beloved wife Virginia, survivors include three loving children, Wayne Lauro and his wife Susan of Bridgeport, Linda Lauro of Stratford and Randy Lauro and his wife Denise of Fairfield, six cherished grandchildren, Lisa, Amanda, Ashley, Gabrielle, Andrew (Drew) and Luke, three great grandchildren, Virgil, Mateo and Jordan; two brothers, John Lauro of Monroe and Jerry Lauro and his wife Betty of Bridgeport, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Casagrande and sister-in-law, Nancy Lauro. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mark Church, Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Wednesday morning from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.