Obituary of Camille Surrusco

Resident of Trumbull Camille Surrusco, age 89, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Giacomo (Jack) Surrusco, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 in her home with her loving family by her side. Born in New York City on February 25, 1922, Camille was the daughter of the late Ignazio Castagna and Anna Patti. Camille was born, raised and married in Manhattan, then raised her own family in Queens NY (Sunnyside, Woodside & Flushing), later moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho upon retirement, and then settled in Trumbull in 1999. Survivors include her two sons, Joseph Surrusco and his wife Laurie of Idaho Falls, ID and Mechanicsburg, PA, and Carl Surrusco and his wife Anet, of Trumbull, with whom Camille lived, grandchildren Jennifer Surrusco of Boise, ID, and Christoper (CJ), Angela and Anthony Surrusco of Trumbull. She is also survived by her brother Carmine Castagna and his wife Dolores of Parsippany NJ, her brother-in-law James Surrusco, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Frances & Frank Marino, and many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to her beloved husband and parents, Camille was predeceased by her grandson Joseph C. (JC) Surrusco II, her sister Katherine (Katie) Mellini, and an (infant) sister Caterina Castagna. Camille always enjoyed a good laugh and being with family, she loved to cook and bake, enjoyed bowling, taking trips to the casino, and playing cards, especially poker, scopa, and don-go-go. She was a long-time and avid Bingo player at the Trumbull VFW, she enjoyed her visits to the Trumbull Senior Center, and was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Camilles family would like to thank the wonderful nurses and aides of The Connecticut Hospice who cared so well for her during her final months at home. Funeral Information Funeral Services will take place on Friday, July 29th at 10:45 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 11:45 a.m. at Christ the King Church, Trumbull for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be at a later date at Rose Hill Cemetery in Idaho Falls, ID. Family and friends may call at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home on Thursday, July 28, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of CT, 126 Monroe Turnpike, Trumbull, CT 06611.