DEASO, RALPH P., JR.

Ralph P. Deaso, age 82, of Bridgeport, a retired employee of Textron Lycoming, died on June 27, 2006 in St. Vincent Medical Center. Born in Stratford on May 30, 1924, he was a son of the late Ralph and Amy Van Barber Deaso and a lifelong city resident. Mr. Deaso was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and was happiest spending time at home with his family. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Connie Ricca Deaso, his step-mother Mary Deaso of Fairfield, two sons, Glen Deaso of Shelton and David Deaso and his wife, Carol of Seymour, two brothers, Leonard Deaso of Fairfield and Jack Deaso of New York City, a sister, Barbara Touzzoli of Fairfield, a granddaughter, Dana and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will take place on Thursday, June 29, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. from the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull and at 12:00 p.m. in St. Andrew Church, Bridgeport for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment with military honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends and relatives may call on Thursday morning from 10:30 a.m. until the time of service.