Obituaries

Domenic Balducci

August 4, 1927 - April 24, 2020

U.S. Veteran

BALDUCCI: Domenic Balducci, 92 of Quaker Hill, entered eternal life on April 24, 2020. He was born Aug. 4, 1927 in Fitchburg, MA the son of the late Giovanni and Colinda (Carnaveletti) Balducci. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Navy, proudly serving during WW II. Upon his honorable discharge from the US Navy, he returned to Fitchburg and was united in marriage, to the former Loraine Hunt on Feb. 27, 1954 at St. Joseph Church in Fitchburg. Moving his family to Quaker Hill, he was employed, as an electronic engineer at the former Under Water Sound Lab for many years, retiring in 1986. Domenic was a member of the American Legion, New London lodge of Elks # 360, and the former Sons of Italy. He was an avid golfer and was a member of the former New London Country Club. He belonged to the New London Ten Pin bowling leagues, and was a volunteer with the blind, helping them to bowl. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, a member of the Waterford Community Center and a former volunteer with the Quaker Hill Fire Dept. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Lorraine, and three children. Susan Krusinski of NY, Gina and husband Ed Allen of Uncasville, and John and wife Cathy Balducci of Preston. His four grandchildren, Michael, Robert, Justin, Kailey and, six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Two siblings, Giulio Balducci and Anna Schroeder both of MA. He was predeceased by his son, Michael Balducci, and three siblings, Joseph and Anthony Balducci and Rita Casagrande. A private graveside services will be held at St. Mary Cemetery with military honors. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory to, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 63 Old Norwich Rd. Quaker Hill, CT 06375 or The Quaker Hill Fire Dept. 17 Old Colchester Rd,. The Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave. New London, has been entrusted with his care.