Aldo Civitillo Sr.

Aldo Civitillo, Sr., 82, of Rocky Hill, beloved husband for 54 years of Pasqualina “Pat” (Brini) Civitillo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 with his loving family by his side. Born on November 20, 1943 in Sepino, province of Campobasso, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Cristina (Maglieri) Civitillo. Aldo came to the U.S. in 1972 and married his wife, Pat. After a short stay in Hartford they then settled in Rocky Hill to raise their family. He was a talented mason who owned Crisaldo Masonry Contractor for many years, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the Italian American Sportsmen Club, the Hartford Gun Club and the Mt. Carmel-St. Cristina Society. Aldo enjoyed hunting and gardening and was known for his delicious homemade sausage, wine and sauce. More than anything, he was a dedicated husband, father and Nonno who cherished time spent with his family.

In addition to his devoted wife Pat, Aldo will be forever missed by his three children, Carmela Bova and husband Scot Greenbaum of Vernon, Aldo Civitillo, Jr. and wife Azucena of New Jersey, and Sonia Civitillo and partner Nicholas Ferraro of Farmington. He also leaves his 10 adored grandchildren, Nicholas and Anthony Bova, Massimo, Vita, Faustino and Athena Civitillo and his step-grandchildren, Chelsea, Loukas, Shirley and Limara. He is also survived by his brother, Pierino Civitillo of Windsor Ontario, Canada, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members in the U.S., Canada and Italy. He was predeceased by his siblings, Nicola, Cristina, Pasquale, and his best friend and business partner, Christopher A. Civitillo, Sr. The two will be causing a ruckus when they meet again up in Heaven.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 9 at 11 a.m. at St. James Church of St. Josephine Bakhita Parish, 767 Elm Street, Rocky Hill. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in Aldo’s memory may be made to the Connecticut Humane Society at www.cthumane.org