GULIUZZA, THEO

Theophilus Paul Guliuzza, Sr., fondly known as Rocky, age 86, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Born in Derby on April 26, 1934, he was a son of the late Charles and Angela Guliuzza. Rocky was a lifelong resident of Connecticut and the owner of Charlie’s Service Station in Seymour where he worked most of his adult life. He enjoyed his work and had a great appreciation for his loyal customers, many of whom became great friends. He was also the organist at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia for many years. Rocky had a passion for cars and motorcycles and enjoyed just taking a simple drive. Survivors include his loving daughter Linda and her husband Robert Von Stein of Trumbull, his son, Theophilus Guliuzza, Jr. of New Haven, cherished grandchildren Robert, Michael and Scott Von Stein and Andrea Bauchman, his brother, Joseph Guliuzza and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Rocky was predeceased by his brother, Charles Guliuzza, Jr.

A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Rocky’s life will take place on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in Holy Rosary Church, 10 Father Salemi Dr., Ansonia. Face masks are required and social distancing will be expected. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made in Rocky’s memory to the Hydrocephalus Association, Development Office, 4340 East West Highway, #905, Bethesda, MD 20814-4447, www. hydroassoc.org. Arrangements entrusted to Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, Trumbull. To leave an online condolence, visit www.abriola.com.

Barbara Anne Nichols, 76, of Hamden, CT passed away on February 11, 2021 at Yale New Haven Hospital from cardiac arrest and metastatic ovarian cancer. Born in New Haven, CT, Barbara was raised in both New Haven and Hamden, CT. She is survived by her sister, Rosemary Nichols of Branford, CT, her brother, Mark Nichols of New Haven, CT, her nieces Carmella Nichols and Katherine Nichols of New Haven, CT, and her sister-in-law Denise Botto of New Haven, CT. Barbara is also survived by her many cousins and her “adopted” sisters, Anne Marie Menta of Hamden, CT and Elyse Greenberg of Shelton, CT. Barbara attended St. John the Baptist Catholic School as well as St. Mary’s High School. During her teenage years, she developed mental illness but despite this challenge, Barbara went on to complete her Associates Degree in Early Childhood at South Central Community College. Against all odds, starting at age 45 she lived independently, supporting herself by working at Stop & Shop. During her life Barbara traveled with family in the U.S. and abroad. She had an incredible memory, a good sense of humor and a love of animals. Once you were Barbara’s friend, she never forgot you, your family, your pets and asked about them frequently. She had many friends in both the staff and fellow residents at Hamden Health Care where she lived for the last several years. Barbara will be cremated and a Memorial Mass as well as Celebration of Life will be done when pandemic restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, Barbara’s family is asking that donations be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – www.nami.org or the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) – ovarian.org . Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden is in charge of the arrangements. to leave an online condolence please visit wwwsiskbrothers.com