Barbara Ann (Fraser) Dorrico

Barbara Ann (Fraser) Dorrico, 94, passed peacefully on February 6, 2022, to her heavenly rest, while surrounded by the love of her family, in the home that she shared with her daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Rick Vizzari, Kent, CT.

She was the daughter of the late Paul and Anna Fraser; born in Arlington, MA and raised in Littleton, MA.

After graduating Burdick College, she followed her passion of basketball & coached basketball in Riverside, CT. There, she met the love of her life, Frank Anthony Dorrico, Jr, who predeceased her in 2007. They raised their 5 children in Glenville, CT. She was active in Scouting all through those years, as a Den Mother, Scout Leader and Camp Director. She was the 1st women in CT to earn the OA Fawn award, as well as the Silver Beaver. She also was an avid bowler, playing in the local leagues.

She is survived by her daughters, Susan & Rick Vizzari, Kent and Patricia Dorrico, Greenwich and her son, Michael & DeeAnn Dorrico of Norwalk. She leaves 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews and their families.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, her 2 sons, Kevin Paul & Frank III, as well as her 3 siblings, Joan Parowski, Benny Fraser and Patricia Stamatel.

Barbara loved the Kent community, reminiscent of Littleton. She was a Parishioner of Sacred Heart Church in Kent, since moving to Kent in 2009.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday February 11, 2022 at Sacred Heart Church in Kent at 10:00 am. The interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Greenwich, CT. Calling hours will be held on Thursday February 10, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Lillis Funeral Home, 58 Bridge Street, New Milford, CT.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Boys &/or Girls Scouts in your area.