Catherine “Kay” Veglio
Catherine “Kay” ( Rogers) Veglio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born in Bridgeport on March 13, 1934, to the late John and Theresa ( Jackson) Rogers. She was a graduate of Central High School, Class of 1953. After graduating high school, Kay went on to work for John Hancock Insurance and years later she joined her husband Otto in the opening of Ottavio’s Catering, where she was the bookkeeper for their family business. She loved line and ballroom dancing, singing around the house and visits to the casino, but her favorite time was any time she spent with her children and grandchildren!
Kay was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and nana. Her memory will be embraced by her entire family including her husband of 59 ½ years, Otto Veglio, her daughter, Terri De Monte and husband John, her son and best friend, Ottavio Veglio ( Grace Bissenden), her grandchildren; Peter De Monte ( Erica Tranquillo), Danielle De Monte and her fiancé Luis Davila. Kay was also fortunate to have many nieces, nephews, and friends, along with her children and grandchildren’s friends who affectionately called her “Ma” or “Nana Kay.” She is also survived by her best friend since kindergarten, whose friendship she cherished more than anything, Joanne Yacovielle, her two sisters- in- law; Maryann Rogers, and Lillian Torricelli, and the one who was always there to keep her looking beautiful and was like another daughter to her, Gina Aprile DiStassio. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her siblings; John ( Roach), Hillary ( Buddy), William ( Boo), Robert ( Bobby)
Rogers, Eleanor ( Sissy) Currier, Mary Huresky and Theresa ( Joan) Ezepchick.
The family would like to acknowledge the Hartford Health Care Hospice Staff, Lori and Tony from Infinity Home Health Care, and her longtime aide Hilda Johnson and her sidekick aide Jazmine Umpierre who sat by her side and took care of Kay and her family during her last days.
Friends and family may attend a viewing on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 9: 15 a. m. in Our Lady of The Assumption Church, 545 Stratfield Rd., Fairfield, please wear a mask and respect social distancing. A funeral Mass will follow at 10: 00 a. m. with Father Peter Cipriani officiating. Interment to immediately follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ParenteLauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made directly to the family in memory of Catherine. To share thoughts and memories, please visit www. parentelauro. com