Obituary of Paula T. Gaspar

Paula T. Reggiano Gaspar, age 90, of Trumbull, beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Gaspar Jr., passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 3, 2016 with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. Born in North Castle, New York on January 3, 1926, she was a resident of Trumbull CT since 1954, and was the daughter of the late Arthur Sr., and Fannie Pruiscato Reggiano. A graduate of Greenwich High School, Paula went on to graduate from the St. Vincent's School of Nursing. She was employed as a Registered Nurse at St. Vincent's Medical Center, Jewish Home for the Elderly, Mediplex of Westport, and was also a school nurse. Additionally, Paula was a member of St. Vincent's School of Nursing Alumni. A devoted parishioner of St. Theresa's Church, Paula was a member of the St. Theresa Seniors, St. Theresa's Catholic Women and the Prayer Shawl Ministry. She was on the Board of Directors at the Polka Dot Playhouse where she was a chief costume designer, enjoyed reading, playing cards and a good puzzle. She was an avid New York Yankees and UCONN Lady Huskies fan. But above all these things, Paula was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all those that shared her life, who treasured time spent with her family. She often kept up with everyone and their daily lives through Facebook and enjoyed seeing everyone through Facetime. Paula will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her. She was predeceased by a son, Paul Gaspar, a brother Arthur Reggiano, Sr., and three sisters, Nancy Furano, Rose DeFelice and Viola Albero. Survivors include her loving son, Stephen A. Gaspar and his wife Susan of Trumbull, who was her special "care-giver", nursing her through her illnesses, three cherished grandchildren, Stephen J. Gaspar III, Danielle Eve Gaspar and Mia Elena Gaspar; as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Monday, August 8, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Theresa Church in Trumbull. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Sunday, August 7th from 1–5 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.