Nunzio Calafiore

Nunzio Calafiore, 95, of Bristol, formerly of New Britain, Connecticut, died peacefully December 8, 2019, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria Calafiore. Born on March 25, 1924, in Solarino, Sicily, he was the youngest of four children. The son of the late Maria (Giliberto) and Pasquale Calafiore.

He moved to the United States in 1947. He was employed at Stanley Works in New Britain, Connecticut for 35 years, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Generale Ameglio Civic Association and of St. Ann Church. He was instrumental in bringing other family members to the United States and always ready to help friends and family, as they established new lives, in a brand new country.

He was predeceased by his brothers, Pietro, Salvatore, and Concetto. He is survived by his sons Patrick Calafiore and wife Paula of Bristol, Paul Calafiore and wife Shirley of Berlin, Robert Calafiore and partner Julian Bazalar of West Hartford and daughter Nancy Barbagallo and husband David, of Berlin. Seven grandchildren, Jennifer Boutot, James, Ashley, and Carley Calafiore, Nina, Ava and Olivia Barbagallo and two great grandchildren, Carissa and Emilyn Boutot. And by many loving nieces and nephews, both here and in Italy.

He was a dedicated father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend who will forever be missed. He was a master gardener, endlessly resourceful and had a fix for everything. He spent hundreds of hours helping his children get through school, build homes of their own and begin their own journeys in life. His passion for soccer was inexhaustible. His generosity stretched far beyond his immediate family, giving support to those who needed it. Many will remember him for his incredible head of wavy hair, his beautiful rosy cheeks and his soulful eyes.

Calling hours will be Thursday, December 12 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, 411 South Main Street, New Britain. Funeral Services will be on Friday, December 13 at 9:00 AM at Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home, followed by the funeral liturgy at 10:00 AM as St. Ann Church, New Britain. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, New Britain.