Obituary of Louis Charles Scanzillo

Louis Charles Scanzillo, age 86 of Trumbull CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1st, 2021 at Ludlowe Center for Health and Rehabilitation from complications due to Parkinson’s Disease.  Mr. Scanzillo was born in Bridgeport CT, son of Thomas and Margaret Scanzillo.  Louis (‘Lou’) worked in the printing industry for several organizations, a trade he took great pride in. 

Lou proudly served in the US Army receiving the rank of corporal in the 25^th Infantry Division Tropic Lightning.

Lou was a devoted parishioner of St. Theresa Church in Trumbull and a member of the Trumbull Lions Club.  In retirement he enjoyed bowling with the Tashua Men’s Bowling League, tending to his vegetable garden and cruises with his wife.  

Lou had a very strong work ethic and often held two jobs to support and provide extras for his family.  Lou put great emphasis on the value of a college education for his children, while he did not have that opportunity himself. 

Lou was a wonderful, supportive and loving father who was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Lou was an outstanding role model and led by example up until his final days.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years Eleanor (Faiella) Scanzillo. Devoted children Cynthia (Joseph) Kundrat of Shelton, Edith (Daniel) DiMuro of Trumbull and Thomas (Elizabeth) Scanzillo of Monroe.  Loving Grandchildren Mark (Jessica) Kundrat of Trumbull, Michael (Amy) Kundrat of Ellington, Cristina (Michael) Trnik of Newtown, and Julia and Matthew Scanzillo of Monroe.  Great Grandchildren Mason and Madeline Kundrat and John Trnik.

The family would like to extend a thank you to the caring staff at Ludlowe Center, especially nurses Sherry and Dora.

Friends are invited to meet directly at St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main St., Trumbull on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. People are also invited to also view the funeral Mass via live stream by visiting http://www.sttheresatrumbull.org/ and clicking Live Stream. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Face masks and social distancing are required at all times for both church and cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main Street Trumbull, CT 06611.