Catherine M. Spano

Catherine M. “Auntie Kay” Spano, 94, of New Britain, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019.

Born in New Britain, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Josephine (Giliberto) Spano.   Catherine was a lifelong New Britain resident and was formerly self employed as a hairdresser.  Catherine was active in her community.  She was a member of Neighborhood Housing Services, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the North Street N.R.Z., Democratic Town Committee, Citizens Property Association, and the Public Safety Council.  She served as a Neighborhood Block Watch captain and as a Police Substation volunteer.  Catherine was a member of St. Ann Church, St. Ann Ladies Guild, the Catholic Women’s Association, OSIA Angelo Tomasso Lodge #2165, and was in charge of the tag sale at church for many years.

Surviving are her sister, Angeline Russo; a brother, Richard Spano, sister-in-law Lori Spano; and many nieces, nephews, and other family members; and special thanks and appreciation to Icylyn.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Nancy Zoccoli and Florence (Joan) Dezi; a brother, Anthony Spano; a sister-in-law, Annette Spano, and three brothers-in-law, Orlando Russo, Daniel Dezi, and Pasquale Zoccoli.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday at 9 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 So. Main St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Ann Church.  Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.  Calling hours are Sunday from 4-7 PM at the funeral home.