Lewis C. Maruzo

1942 - 2017

Lewis C. Maruzo obituary, 1942-2017, Ledyard, CT

BORN

1942

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Labenski Funeral Home

107 Boswell Avenue

Norwich, Connecticut

Lewis Maruzo Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 11, 2017.

Ledyard- Lewis C. Maruzo, age 75, of Ledyard, passed away on August 10, 2017 at William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. He was born on June 18, 1942 in Norwich, to the late Charles J. and Madeline (Levanto) Maruzo. He married Sally (Dixon) Maruzo on October 28, 1967 at St. Patrick Cathedral in Norwich.
Besides his loving wife, he is survived by a sister Midge Bellamy and her husband Roger of Niantic, a nephew Jeffrey Bellamy and his wife Gina, a grandnephew Justin Bellamy, and a large extended family. He was also fortunate to have many loyal friends.
A memorial service will be held at St. Patrick Cathedral, Broadway, Norwich on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Donations may be made in Lewis' name to Majestic Waterfowl Sanctuary, c/o Kim and Tony Link, 17 Barker Rd., Lebanon, CT 06249 or to The Woofin Fund, c/o Dr. Jim Geer, Colchester Veterinary Hospital, 364 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester, CT 06415. Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the Maruzo family.

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December 12, 2017

Jim Gardner

I just saw in the NFA Alumni Magazine where Lew passed away, he was a great guy. I am sorry for your loss. Prayers

Regards, Jim Gardner, Phoenix, Az.

September 9, 2017

Michael Murrray

Dearest Sally. Please accept my most sincere condolence relating to Lew's passing - it was indeed an honor to meet Lew (and yourself) recently and hope we might enjoy lunch with you and Sally S. the next time you visit Belfast

August 30, 2017

Hunter

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August 25, 2017

Jerry Dierman

Let will be missed. I grew up with Lew and the entire family. Truly a good man, attorney and friend. V

August 22, 2017

Friend

Doug Denis

Although we were not related , you will always be "Uncle Lew " to me ...... and Woofins dad...

Good Bye , Uncle Lew , may God bless your sweet , kind and gentle soul..... say hello to Woof for me...

August 21, 2017

Joseph Mascaro

Lew was great man and a good friend to many people and creatures. A true gentle soul and gentlemen. The earth was a better place with him on it. He will be remembered and sadly missed by everyone whose life he touched.

August 20, 2017

Jim Daigle & Susan Haigh

Dear Sally and Midge,

We are sad to learn of Lew's passing. We will always remember the great times we had on Martha's Vineyard and his graciousness. His contribution to our lives will forever be appreciated. Please accept our sincere condolences.

August 19, 2017

BRUCE BISSONETTE

DEAR SALLY,MIDGE AND FAMILY,

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY,I WAS SADDEN TO LEARN OF LEW'S PASSING.I HAVE SO MANY GREAT MEMORIES OF LEW. WE WERE FRIENDS AND SPENT A GREAT DEAL OF TIME TOGETHER WITH OUR DOGS.

HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBER IN MY HEART AS A KIND, GENTLE MAN, WHO ALWAYS HAD A SMILE FOR EVERYONE. A ATTORNEY WHO WAS ALWAYS LEARNING AND STUDYING EVEN WHEN HE WAS ON VACATION, WHO GAVE 110 PERCENT TO HELP HIS CLIENT.


MY SINCEREST CONDOLENCES

BRUCE BISSONETTE

August 19, 2017

Ed McCaffrey

Sorry to hear of Lews passing. We only spoke once in the past 57 years, that was at the time of Lew Baldwins death, but it felt as if time had never pasted. The friendships we share in our youth last a lifetime.

August 18, 2017

Dan Tamborra

I met Lew many years ago as he was just hired as an attorney at my father's law firm.I was in high school as my Dad gave me 3 dollars an hour to do my homework and run errands at the firm.Lew would come in the law library and speak to me every day we talked about baseball,politics and about growing up in Norwich.Lew even helped me write my final term paper in my Civics class.On a few occasions Atty Horowitz would tell Lew he was not being paid by the firm to hang out with me.He made me always feel so important and valued at a time when I was struggling with my self esteem and adolescence. I will never forget his kindness ,caring and respect he displayed and will think fondly of him all my days.My sincere condolences to Sally and his family.

August 18, 2017

Emil Fox

Dear Sally: I was sorry to hear of Lew's passing. I have great memories of our friendship while attending NFA. Lew and his family lived in the house in which I was born on McKinley Avenue in Norwich.I last ran into Lew a number of years ago at Bravo Bravo in Mystic

August 18, 2017

We were so sorry to hear of Lews passing he was such a good guy. Louie is in the hospital recovering from shoulder surgery or we would have come in person to deliver our sympathies to Sally, Midge and your family.
Lou and Jane Fusaro

August 17, 2017

Truly sorry to hear of your loss. You and Lew formed the perfect couple, and represented all that is supposed to be: love, respect, kindness. He will be missed, but his memory will ever grow.My prayer is for strength for you.

Bernie Park

Lisbon, CT

August 17, 2017

Joseph DeLucia

My deepest sympathy and condolences. Lew was a good man and trusted adviser. I am sorry to be unable to attend the service, but I offer my respects and gratitude to the impact Lew had on his friends and family.

Joe DeLucia Jr.

August 16, 2017

doug frank

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August 16, 2017

Doug Frank

Sally, Midge, Roger and all of the family;

Penny and I want you to know that
our hearts are so saddened because of Lew's passing. He and I go back to NFA and he has been such a friend, in the truest sense for all these years. We shared so much and enjoyed so many times that my heart is filled with great, great memories.

To say he was a great lawyer isn't enough; to say he was the greatest of animal lovers falls short; to say he was the most compassionate, loving human being I've known is right on; but the greatest compliment I can think of is to say he was the best friend I have ever known.

He is gone from this Earth, but he will forever be in my heart and thinking of him will bring back so many great memories.

Our sincerest condolences to all of you.

Doug Frank

August 16, 2017

Kathy Ouellette

Dear Sally, Midge and family. Words cannot express the feeling of loss for all of you. Lew was a great guy. Having worked for him off and on from the time I was 16 and he had just graduated from law school. There are so many memories that all of us shared and so many good times that we celebrated together. May Lew rest in peace and may you all find solice in the wonderful memories you have of him.
Sincerest sympathy,
Kathy Gribbin Ouellette

August 16, 2017

Zayne Hill

My deepest sympathies to you all.
I smile when I remember working for and w Lew and Midge in the 80's. Lew spent hours helping me pass a paralegal course...learned so much from him. Woofin was a regular in the office. Simple times. My Thoughts, Prayers and hugs to all.

August 16, 2017

Rhonda & Len Worski

Brilliant, caring, honest and above all real. Some of the forementioned don't come to mind when you think of Lew's career choice; but then Lew wasn't the norm - he was the EXCEPTION. Even during his challenges, Lew created time for others - a true testament to the above! Much love and many prayers!

August 16, 2017

Lisa Maruzo

Dear Sally and Midge, so sorry to hear of Lewis passing. I remember having lunch with him in Willimantic and hearing about the ducks. I send my deepest sympathy. Lisa & Donna Maruzo

August 16, 2017

Maynard and Shannon Strickland

Dear Sally, Midge, and Family,

Our condolences on the passing of a wonderful man. So many memories!

August 16, 2017

Anonymous

Lew, I will miss you until we meet again.

August 16, 2017

Bob & Ninette Aldi

Sally, Midge & Carol,

So very sorry to hear of Lew's passing. He was truly a gentleman, a great husband & brother and extremely passionate to all of his animals. As a friend - you could not ask for anyone better. Rest in Peace my friend.

August 16, 2017

Dear Sally, Midge, and family,

Lois and I are so sorry to hear of Lew's passing. There's a lot I could say about Lew, but what it all boils down to is that every memory I have of him is a happy one. Lew was a good man and we will miss him dearly.

Please accept our sincere condolences.

Vin and Lois Chrzanowski

August 15, 2017

Dick Brown

Dear Sally,

Carol and I send our deepest condolences. Lew was the best of friends over all these years and I have the fondest memories of our times together going back to high school right down to our last lunch of pasta e fagioli together in Ledyard Center. May he rest in peace and, in the days ahead, may you find solace and comfort in the long life you two enjoyed together.

August 15, 2017

Mel Scott

The Woofin incident is now closed, but the memories of Lou remain forever! Mel Scott

August 15, 2017

Richard Wraight

Dear Sally,
So sorry to hear of Lew's passing.
We hadn't seen each other in years but met at ACE hardware a while back and held up checkout for quite a while as we quickly caught up with each other's lives. He hadn't changed.
Dick Wraight, Norwich, CT

August 15, 2017

Margo Neistat

August 14, 2017

Lou was a caring lawyer. He had the respect of members of the Bar. Lou's other love was his dog Wolfin. I had the honor to work with Lou in assuring Wolfin's rights. Lou was a people's lawyer.Condolences to Sally and Lou's family. Martin and Ronnie Rutchik

August 14, 2017

Judith Pickering

Dear Sally,

I was saddened to learn of Lew's passing. I remember him fondly as one of the good guys. With condolence on your great loss,

Judy Pickering

August 14, 2017

Dear Sally,

Please know you have my deepest condolences on Lew's passing. May the emptiness and longing you feel in this loss be transformed as soon as possible to warm memories of a life and love well lived with each other.

Sincerely,
Stephanie Biziewski

August 14, 2017

Bill Burelle

Dear Sally,

I was good friends with Lew in high school. We had gone our separate ways since then. Now I am saddened to hear of Lew's passing and those great memories of the past came back. May he rest in peace.

August 14, 2017

Chuck & Mary Norris

Dear Sally
Please accept our condolences on the loss of Lewis. He was a great mentor to our son, Chuck.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

August 14, 2017

Dear Sally, so very sad to read of the passing of your husband, I was a very dear friend of Aunt Bina Antoch', Lewis's aunt, she always spoke highly of her nephew. MY deepest sympathy to you and please give Midge and Toger the same

With sympathy and prayers,

Mary Robinson

August 13, 2017

Jean & Tony Macaione

Dear Sally, Midge & Family. We were so sorry to hear of Lew's passing.
He was a great guy and will be so missed by all who knew him. His passing leaves a hole in our hearts -- keep the wonderful memories you have of him close to your hearts and he will always be with you. We will keep him iin
our prayers as well as the family members as you go through this most
difficult time. With much love, Jeanne & Tony

August 13, 2017

leon couture

Sally, Midge, Roger my condolences to the family, we were inseperable at one time, such a great person with a smile for everyone, i always felt like family, R. I. P. my rear friend............

August 13, 2017

Don & Marge Lyman

Sally we were so sorry to hear about Lewis. He was a wonderful Person and Lawyer. He helped us out so much. He told us so Many funny Stories. Wie met him Through Burt Jonap. May God comfort you during this difficult Time. Out prayers are with you.

August 13, 2017

Don & Marge Lyman

Sally we were so sorry to hear about Louis. He was a wonderful Lawyer. He helped us out so much. We loved him and he always had a funny Story to Tell. Out prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Good be with you.

August 13, 2017

Nancy Chamberlin

Dear Sally, so sorry to hear about Lew. Ever more grateful we were blessed with you over the holidays down here.....there was a tremendous amount of love an respect between you both...you were truely blessed with each other for so many years

August 13, 2017

Ronald Polomski

Dear Sally and Midge, so sorry to hear about Louie. We had such great times when he would bring his horse's over to Amos Lake. My condolences go out to you. God Bless

August 13, 2017

Don Deane

Rest in Peace Lew my condolences to the Maruzo Family.
Don Deane

August 13, 2017

nancy Franklin

So many things come to mind when thinking of Lew his being late to stand up for BUDDY at our wedding he got the times mixed up he was just home listening to Fleetwood Mac waiting for 6:30 which was the time of rehearsal the night before the wedding was at 6:00 that was our Lewis his love of all animals great an small and would give anything it took to save one a sense of humor beyond words an a love of his. UCONN girls basketball. the ole MaibTia Christmas party's in his old law office downtown where the building was taken over Buddymaking the MaiTias at Lews parents home by the gallons people needed days to recover !! And the old Chelsea Landing days watching Lew +Sally light up that dance floor like no other two people ever danced together I could've watched them forever Lewis you brought so much love laughter and joy you into all the lives you touched mine was happier for knowing you!for the love you shared with my daughter Sara and her husband Vincenzo I'd love to come into the restaurant and find you there and chat a bit it al ways left with a smile you were the best and you'll always be in my heart and thoughts rest in peace sweet man know you left this earth a better place for having been here now you and Buddy can watch the UCONN girls play together once again Sally my heart goes out to you and Midge and all of your family I've said a lot but there are no words for a broken heart God Bless you and be with you now and always sending you all my love Nancy Franklin

August 13, 2017

Bob and Judy Tringe

Sally and Family. May you find the happy and loving memories of Lewis to sustain you at this time. Bob and Judy Tringe

August 13, 2017

Gil Shasha

Lew was the best of us. He was the best of lawyers and a great friend, always generous and always fair in his judgments. He will be sorely missed. Sally and Midge, Carol and I send our deepest sympathy to you and your families.

August 13, 2017

Betty Baribeault

sally I'm so sorry to hear of Lou's passing. I remember the good times we had at rolling meadows. My sincere sympathies to you and your family.

August 13, 2017

Margo Neistat

Words are difficult to express, when thinking about Lewis. Generous, affable,
amazing, BRILLIANT, sense of humor-BEYOND,
you will be missed to the ends of the earth..
ALL of my LOVE, Margo

August 13, 2017

May God provide comfort and strength as you endure the days ahead. My deepest sympathy to your family. ~ 2 Corthinians 1:3,4

August 13, 2017

Sultan and Ann Ahamed

Sally,. We are so sorry for your loss. Lew was such a nice man and we were happy to know him. We will always remember our last night together with you and Lew and all the laughs we had.Ann and Sully Ahamed

August 13, 2017

Elizabeth LaRose

Always a friendly wave, great conversation and wonderful neighbor. Lew, you will be missed. Sally, our love and condolences to you and your family.

Joel/ Elizabeth LaRose

August 12, 2017

Sultan and Ann Ahamed

Sally,. We are so sorry for your loss. Lew was such a nice man and we were happy to know him. We will always remember our last night together with you and Lew and all the laughs we had.Ann and Sully Ahamed

August 12, 2017

Mark & Elena DiBattista

Our condolences to Sally, Midge, and the rest of the family, Lewis will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
To my dearest friend lewis;
In our lives we meet people,some stay part of our lives and some move on . The ones that stay go from friend to family and confidant. My memories with you are to many to bring to light. From laughing together,to crying and Sharing our deeper thoughts together. These memories will never be absent from my daily life. At least moment of everyday I will take time to remind myself of how lucky I was to have had you and your influence in my life.
Chao! my friend until our paths cross again.
Mark

August 12, 2017

Jerry & Dot McDermott

Sally:
So saddened to hear the news. Lew was a wonderful friend for many, many years. He will be sorely missed.

August 12, 2017

Friend

Jake Ganz

Sally,
So very SORRY for your loss.
A Good, Bright, Kind, Generous, Loving man and Friend is no longer in pain.
Love ya.....Jake

August 12, 2017

Kim, Tony & Isabel Link

We will see the light of your love in the eyes of your flock, dear Poppa Duck, and we will remember you always...

August 12, 2017

Kimberly Link

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August 12, 2017

Kimberly Link

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August 12, 2017

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