Donald A. Brescia

Donald A. Brescia, loving and devoted husband of MaryAnn Brescia passed away suddenly on June 16, 2021, in Bridgeport, CT. Born on February 15, 1940, in Bridgeport, he was the son of Michael and Dorthea (Brown) Brescia.

Don met the love of his life MaryAnn Costa at the movies in downtown Bridgeport in the summer of 1960, it was love at first sight for them both. Married nearly 60 years, Don and MaryAnn lived the majority of their lives in Monroe, CT. The happiest of times were spent with his wife in Aruba, where they vacationed for decades.

In addition to his wife, Don is survived by his loving children, Cindy and Greg Heitsman, Wendy and Mark Vizvary and Michael Brescia, as well as his adoring grandchildren who fondly called him “Pa”: Ashley and Cesar (Auger) Teixeira, Erik Auger, Jacob Donald and Sophie Heitsman, Kailey “birdie” Auger, Geoffrey Heitsman, Tyler Auger, Matt Auger, Jeremy Heitsman, Rickey and Joey Auger and one great grandson, Oak Heitsman. Don is also survived by his two sisters, Diane and Paul DiMauro and Denise and Michael Hern and their children. His brother Richard Brescia recently entered into eternal peace, and is survived by his wife Patsy and their children.

Don served our country in the Army Reserves. Those who knew Don and even those who didn’t, got an earful of his passion for sports. He would share daily updates on his beloved Yanks, UCONN Huskies and Tiger Woods. He was a true sports fanatic, often with two TV’s on with different sporting events, going back and forth with updates to anyone who was willing (or not) to listen. Don was also an avid Golfer and Bowler and ran the Monday Night League at Valley Bowl for many years.

Don was a mathematical genius and could calculate instantly any equation, still working full time until his death. He spent his entire career in the Insulation industry, founding his own company, WestConn Insulation and then going onto to continue supporting colleagues in his retirement years.

Don will be remembered for his big loving heart, his gift for gab and his enduring love and support for his wife and family.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, please honor his love of sports by making a donation to the UConn Husky Athletic Fund.

A private service for immediate family and close friends will be held at Spadaccino and Gallagher Funeral Home in Monroe on Monday, June 21st from 4-8PM, and a Mass at 10:30 AM, June 22nd at St. Jude’s Church in Monroe.