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Obituary of Philip Carrubba
Philip Carrubba, age 91, of Trumbull passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Gilda (Grasso) Carrubba. Born in Bridgeport on October 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Paul and Nell (Marino) Carrubba. Mr. Carrubba earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Bridgeport. He also served his country honorably in the U.S. Army prior to his discharge in 1956. He later began a long career as the owner and president of Carrubba Incorporated, a fragrance manufacturer located locally. He loved music and was an accomplished pianist. As a young man he played in a popular local band and in retirement Mr. Carrubba volunteered at local hospitals and care facilities entertaining the staff and residences with piano tunes. His family will miss the way he entertained them at home with his after-dinner selections. He was an avid golfer and loved to travel. A loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend of many. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his beloved wife Gilda of 68 years, other survivors include his devoted children, Duane Michael Carrubba of Monroe, Lisa Matson and her husband Edward of Stratford and Elizabeth Riotto and her husband Christopher of Orange, his cherished grandchildren, Joseph, Justin and Victoria Carrubba, and Emily and Ryan Riotto, his sister, Carol Linda Sementilli and her husband Philip of Trumbull, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Philip C. Carrubba.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July16, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. meeting directly in Christ the King Church, 4700 Madison Ave., Trumbull. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery, Monroe. There are no calling hours. Arrangements by the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Homes for the Brave, homesforthebrave.org
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