Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home
82 Fairview Ave.
Naugatuck, CT 06770
Phone: 203-729-4334
Fax: 203-729-4336
January 4, 1945 – October 17, 2018
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Obituary for David J. Grande
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Naugatuck, CT David J. Grande, 73, the husband of Jacqueline (Schultz) Grande, died peacefully October 17, 2018 at his home.
David was born on January 4, 1945 in Yonkers, NY the son of the late Patrick and Sophie (Adorno) Grande. He lived in Naugatuck since 1949 and worked at Risdon Manufacturing until they closed. David coached baseball at Peter J. Foley Little League and Union City Little League and basketball at St. Francis School. He was a fan of the New York Giants and of UCONN Womens Basketball.
In addition to Jacqueline, his wife of 51 years, David leaves his sons, Patrick Grande (Polly), Joseph Grande (Emily), John Grande and Steven Grande; his grandchildren, Claire Grande, Sophia Miller-Grande, Benjamin Miller-Grande and William Miller-Grande; his sisters, Carmela Grande and Patricia DeSomma (Joseph); several nieces and nephews and his English Bulldog Dixie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Church, 338 N. Main Street, Union City. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 9:00am to 10:30am at Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue. In lieu of flowers and to honor David’s memory contributions can be made to Smilow Cancer Center, 35 Park St., New Haven, CT 06511 or to Naugatuck Food Bank, 75 Spring St., Naugatuck, CT 06770.
David was born on January 4, 1945 in Yonkers, NY the son of the late Patrick and Sophie (Adorno) Grande. He lived in Naugatuck since 1949 and worked at Risdon Manufacturing until they closed. David coached baseball at Peter J. Foley Little League and Union City Little League and basketball at St. Francis School. He was a fan of the New York Giants and of UCONN Womens Basketball.
In addition to Jacqueline, his wife of 51 years, David leaves his sons, Patrick Grande (Polly), Joseph Grande (Emily), John Grande and Steven Grande; his grandchildren, Claire Grande, Sophia Miller-Grande, Benjamin Miller-Grande and William Miller-Grande; his sisters, Carmela Grande and Patricia DeSomma (Joseph); several nieces and nephews and his English Bulldog Dixie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11:00am at St. Mary’s Church, 338 N. Main Street, Union City. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery. Calling hours are Monday from 9:00am to 10:30am at Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home, 82 Fairview Avenue. In lieu of flowers and to honor David’s memory contributions can be made to Smilow Cancer Center, 35 Park St., New Haven, CT 06511 or to Naugatuck Food Bank, 75 Spring St., Naugatuck, CT 06770.
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First Visitation
When
Monday, October 22nd, 2018 9:00am - 10:30am
Location
Buckmiller Thurston Mengacci Funeral Home
Address
82 Fairview Avenue Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770
Additional Information
Mass of Christian Burial Information
When
Monday, October 22nd, 2018 11:00am
Location
St. Mary's Church
Address
338 North Main Street Naugatuck, CT 06770
Interment Information
Location
St. James Cemetery
Address
Cross Street Naugatuck, Connecticut 06770
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