Obituary: Harriet (Campbell) D’Amico

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Harriet (Campbell) D’Amico

BEACON FALLS — Harriet “Re” (Campbell) D’Amico, 87, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. She was the wife of the late Leonard F. D’Amico, who predeceased her in April.

Mrs. D’Amico was born May 26, 1933, in Derby, the daughter of the late Leon and Estrid (Morrits) Campbell. She was a lifetime resident of Beacon Falls; upon graduation from Seymour High School she decided to pursue a career in nursing. She graduated from Waterbury Hospital School of Nursing and became a registered nurse. After a long career at different hospitals, she retired from Griffin Hospital in Derby in the late 1990’s.

“Re” was a lifelong member of the Beacon Falls Congregational Church; a former member of the Laurel Garden Club of Beacon Falls; former member and treasurer of the Beacon Falls Historical Society and a former member of Evergreen Chapter #22 Order of Eastern Star, and numerous other Masonic organizations.

Mrs. D’Amico is survived by her children, Debra Hogestyn (Bart) of Oxford, David D’Amico (Noralie) of Beacon Falls, Jeffrey D’Amico (Michele) of Beacon Falls; her grandchildren, Tyler, Gage (Kamilia), Brandi Hogestyn and John Michael D’Amico; her great-grandson, Levi Hogestyn; her sister, Martha Possner of Wellfleet, Mass.; brother-in-law, John D’Amico (Dolores) of Watertown; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. D’Amico will be held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home of Naugatuck, 201 Meadow St. Burial will follow in Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Falls Congregational Church, 69 Wolfe Ave., Beacon Falls, CT 06403.

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