Gaetano Rovella, 88, of Wethersfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 15, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He is now reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife Maria (D’Angelo) Rovella.
Born on January 17, 1933 in Palazzolo, Sicily, he was the son of the late Sebastiano and Itria (Terranova) Rovella. Gaetano was a skilled mason, and a member of the Bricklayers Union for over 60 years. He was a fan of Italian Juventus Soccer, NY Giants football, NASCAR, Formula 1 racing (he will be remembered cheering “Forza Ferrari”). Gaetano enjoyed fishing, horse racing, working in his garden and tending to his fig trees. He also enjoyed joining his friends on Sunday mornings at the Italian American Stars Club on Franklin Avenue to play a friendly game of cards but most of all he loved spending time with his family.
Gaetano will be sadly missed by his devoted children, Lidia Del Monaco and husband Bruno of Newington, Sebastiano Rovella and wife Barbara of Farmington, his adoring grandchildren, Alexandra Lough and husband Andrew, Diamond Del Monaco, Brianna Rovella, Karissa Rovella and his cherished great-grandchildren, Zayden Lough and Acelyn Lough. For the final year of his life, Gaetano received loving care and special attention from his care giver Thati.
Funeral services will be private. The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield has been entrusted by the family with the arrangements. To share a memory of Gaetano with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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