NAUGATUCK- Gabriele DiNicola,  76, of Naugatuck, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, died Tuesday, October 12th, 2021 at Griffin Hospital in Derby after a brief illness. He was the husband of Michelina (Greco) DiNicola.

Gabriele was born April 17th, 1945 in Castel’ Paganica Abruzzo, Italy, son of the late Leonello and Michelina (Nanni) DiNicola. He worked for many years as a machine operator at Scovills/ Century Brass and then in maintenance at Sealy Mattress in Oakville until his retirement. He enjoyed reading, fishing , playing cards and classic movies.

In addition to his wife he leaves his son and daughter in law Gabriele and Sandra DiNicola of Woodbridge,  daughter Antonella DiNicola  Albi and son in law Hugo Albi of Naugatuck, daughter and son in law Maria and Giancarlo Massaro of Shelton, brothers and sisters in law Luigi and Angela DiNicola of Rome, Italy and Fernando and Susan DiNicola of Woodbury, and grandchildren Matteo and Emma DiNicola, Aldo Albi and Alessio and Emilianna Massaro. He was predeceased by his brother Pietro DiNicola.

ARRANGEMENTS- A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday October 19th at 10:00 A. M. at St. Anthonys Church in Prospect. Everyone is asked to meet directly at church. There are no calling hours. To send an online condolence please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.