Victor Joseph Dellaripa Sr.

He was born on January 14, 1932, in Hartford the son of Dan and Rose (Rucci) Dellaripa.

Victor was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving in the United States Army and was an active member of the Disabled American Veterans association. After returning from Korea, he started Vic’s Pizza which he eventually sold to spend more time with his family. He went on to work for the City of Hartford, where he was employed for 30 years as a building inspector. He was deeply involved in his community, serving as president of the Miami Beach Association. He loved spending time with his family and was especially proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He had a passion for cooking and was widely known for his homemade pizza. He also enjoyed working in his garden and making his signature tomato sauce.

Victor is survived by his wife, Mary (Tanasi), with whom he enjoyed 68 years of marriage; His four sons: Dan and his wife Patricia of Wallingford, Frank and his wife Basia of Wethersfield, Victor Jr. and his wife Sondra of East Lyme, and Paul and his wife Patricia of Chester. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his infant son Michael and his siblings Michael Dellaripa and Carmella Azarian.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 22nd at 10:30am in Christ the King Church, 1 McCurdy Rd., Old Lyme. Burial with military honors will follow at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans association or the Franciscan Missions.