Obituaries

Maida A. Grippo

April 26, 1918 - July 9, 2020

Burial Date Service will be private

GRIPPO: Maida A. Grippo, 102 of Waterford, entered eternal life on July 9, 2020 at her home in company of her loving family. She was born April 26, 1918 in New London the daughter of the late Einar and Alena (Smith) Thomason, Sr. She attended local schools in New London and graduated from the former Williams Memorial Institute. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick “Fred” Grippo who passed on Dec. 11, 2000. She is survived by two daughters. Carol Lynch, who has been her care giver, of Waterford, and Suzanne LaBant of FL. Four grandchildren, David Lynch, Jr., Todd Lynch, Heather LaBant and Jessica LaBant. Four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Hayden, Ryleigh and Ainsley Firmin, and a great-great granddaughter, Everleigh Grace. She was predeceased by three siblings, Lawrence Thomason, Ulla Thomason and Einar Thomason, Jr. Funeral services and interment in Jordan Cemetery were private. The Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home 84 Montauk Ave., New London, has been entrusted with her care.