Frank T. Cugno, Jr.

Frank Cugno, Jr. 82, of Colchester and formerly of New Britain, passed away at home on May 20, 2017.  Born in New Britain on December 8, 1934, he was the son of the late Frank and Margaret Cugno.  Frank grew up in Wethersfield and served with the Army National Guard.  He married his beloved wife Rosemarie Ferraro on May 5, 1956.  The couple raised their family in New Britain and moved to Colchester after they retired.  Rosemarie predeceased Frank on October 6, 2015 after 59 years of marriage.  Frank retired several years ago, having a 34 year career with the State of CT, retiring as a Building Superintendent.  Frank loved fishing, league duck pin bowling and playing cards with friends at the Colchester Commons.  He truly enjoyed making people laugh and smile, but most importantly, he will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be sadly missed but always remembered by his son and daughter-in-law, Darren and Dana Cugno of Colchester; two grandchildren, Nicholas and Mary; and numerous extended family and friends.  In addition to his wife, Rosemarie, he was pre deceased by a son, David Cugno and a sister, Carol Woodbury. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 24th from 3 – 5 pm at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd. Colchester.   The funeral will follow immediately at 5 pm at the funeral home.  Burial will be private in St. Mary’s Cemetery in New Britain.