Loretta Spezzano, longtime resident of Riverside, CT, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021, at the age of 90 with family by her side.
Born in South Norwalk, CT, on Feb. 8, 1931 to Lena (Mastriano) and Pasquale Testa. She was predeceased by her son, Pasquale Spezzano, and four sisters.
She graduated from Norwalk High School and worked in the banking industry. She was a co-owner of Michael’s Beauty Salon in Greenwich along with her spouse. Additionally, Lori served as bookkeeper for Greenwich Floor-Covering.
Lori was a devoted homemaker. She enjoyed knitting (especially personalized Christmas stockings for her family), crocheting (blankets for the new babies), needlepoint and sewing. She loved traveling and dancing. Lori was a card shark and loved the slot machines. She had a knack for numbers and enjoyed crossword puzzles. She will be remembered for her warm smile, big heart and love of her family. She was a wonderful, strong independent woman and quite the role model for so many.
She is survived by Michael Spezzano, Jr., husband of 68 years, daughters Shayne Muller (Ken) and Tina Grabowski (Mark) and son Michael Spezzano, III (Liz). She is also survived by loving granddaughters Erica Sabatino (Jonathan), Jessica Grabowski (Adam), Shelby Greger (Ben) and grandsons Michael (Jackie) and Scott (Monica) Spezzano and Jason Grabowski (Christina) and nine great-grandchildren, all of whom she treasured.
Family and friends gathered in Loretta’s memory on Sunday, June 20 at Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, Greenwich. A Mass was held Monday, June 21 at St. Catherine of Siena in Riverside.
