Mrs. Catherine Bonacassio

Beloved Mother and Nonnie

WOLCOTT - It is with profound sorrow that the family of Catherine Bonacassio, a cherished mother and Nonnie share the news that she left this world on March 12, 2025, at the age of 83. She was the widow of Frank Bonacassio

Catherine was born in Waterbury, Connecticut, on March 26, 1941, the daughter of the late Anthony and Genevieve (Ryan) Grillo. Catherine dedicated her life to her family, embodying the unwavering love and support that a devoted homemaker provides. She was a doting grandmother who was a constant symbol of love in her grandchildren's lives and was always cheering them on at all their events. An extraordinary cook and baker, she poured her heart into every meal, creating not just food but memories filled with love. Catherine was a devout parishioner of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury and found strength in her faith, which grounded her and inspired her to offer kindness and compassion to everyone she encountered. Catherine Bonacassio will be deeply missed, but her love will live on in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know and love her. Our family thanks you Mom, for every prayer you uttered for us, for the many sacrifices you made for us, for thousands of hugs you shared with us and the unending love you instilled in all of us.

Left to honor her legacy and cherish her memory are her children; Frank Bonacassio and his wife Michele, Joanne Bonacassio and her partner Dale Simard, and Dawn Gaudiosi, all of Wolcott. She also leaves her grandchildren; Brandon Bonacassio, Jimmy, Joey, Jamie Gaudiosi, and Frankie and Jessica Bonacassio as well as 6 great grandchildren. She also leaves her brother Ralph Grillo and his wife, Mary of East Haven. Catherine also leaves several nieces and nephews as well as other extended family members. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank, her brother, Anthony Grillo and stepson, Victor Bonacassio.. Catherine’s family expresses their heartfelt appreciation to the staff at the Sharon Health Center for the support, care and special love they shared with their Mom and the entire family during her stay there.

Funeral services for Mrs. Bonacassio will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am when a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, 74 West Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702. Burial will follow in Edgewood Cemetery in Wolcott. Those planning to attend are kindly asked to meet directly at the church. There are no calling hours. Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705 has been honored to care for Catherine and the Bonacassio family. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence or words of comfort or share a memory of someone important to you with your family and friends. Please visit the funeral home’s tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so. To send flowers or a gift to the family, please visit our Sympathy Store.