Obituaries

Emillo Murallo, Sr.

September 9, 1939 - June 27, 2020

Burial Date Service will be private

MURALLO: Emillo “Chico” Murallo, Sr. 80 of Uncasville entered eternal life on June 27, 2020 at his home. He was born Sept. 9, 1939 in New London the son of the late Rufino and Iolia (Jones) Murallo. Chico was a proud band member of the, Murallo Family Band. The band  performed in 1968, at Palisades Park, taking first place in the “Battle of Bands”. Later performing at the World’s Fair in New York, appeared three times on the “Ted Mack Show”, and played on the Brad Davis Show. He was all about his family. He loved hanging out with his boys at the racebook where they teased each other who was the better (Diego) handicapper. He was always the life of the party. His jokes and laughter, will surely be missed. Emillo was united in marriage, to his beloved Dolores Costa on Nov. 23, 1960, Mrs. Murallo died on Feb. 12, 2013 after 53 years of marriage. Mr. Murallo worked in the auto business for 42 years. He was the owner and operator of the former Murallo Auto Salvage & Sales on Bloomingdale Rd. in Quaker Hill. He is survived by five children, Emillo Murallo, Jr., Joseph Murallo, Jose an Cecelia Sanchez and Carla Thorson. His grandchildren, Ryan, Cheslsea, Amelia, JoJo, Zak, Jake, Sammy, Manny, Faith, Ollivia, Joseph Urban and a great grandson TJ. Eight siblings, Arlene, Capunitan, Jackobina, Rufino, Samuel, Mary, Estrella and Rufina. He was predeceased by his son, Samuel Murallo and a brother Ralph. Shawn you are the chief, now remember it’s all about Family! The Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London, has been entrusted with his care. A celebration of life, will be held at a later date and time.