Nunzio Basile

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved dad and grandpa, Nunzio Basile, on June 1, 2015, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 11, 1925 in Canicattini Bagni, Sicily, the son of Sebastiano and Palma (Randazzo) Basile. As a child, he immigrated to the United States and settled in Hartford, growing up on Front Street. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Mary (Mirabello) Basile, whom he was married to for 64 years. He leaves behind his children, Frank and Terri Basile, Pamela, John and Lisa, Mary Jayne and Brad Pederson. He is survived by his treasured grandchildren; Scott and Barb, Brian and Kristen, Matt , Erik, Jenna, Lindsay, and great granddaughter Juliana. He was also predeceased by his brother Joseph, and Joseph’s wife, Mary. He leaves behind his brother-in-laws, Anthony Mirabello, Frank and Ann Mirabello, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He served as a private in the First Army Tank Batallion in 1944. He was captured and was a prisoner of war during The Battle of the Bulge, in Belgium. After returning from the war, Nunzio began his 47 year career as an electrician at The Royal/Konica Company. Zip was an avid golfer for most of his life and a communicant of Saint Augustine’s Church. He especially enjoyed time with his family at the lake, and sharing Sunday dinners on South Street. He was a kind, honorable man, with a generous soul, who touched the lives of everyone he met. He was a true hero, not only while serving his country, but even more so in the eyes of his family. May he rest in peace with his beloved wife by his side. A special thank you to Dr. Wong for her compassionate care, as well as Marcia, the chemo nurses, and Diane from the hospice at West Haven VA. Funeral services will be Friday with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Ave., Hartford. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield with military honors. Everyone is asked to go directly to the church. The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS, 66675 or The VA Comprehensive Care Center, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT, 06516. To share a memory of Zip with the family, please visit www.desopo.com.