Obituary: Joao Anjo Regalado

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Joao Anjo Regalado

NAUGATUCK — Joao Anjo Regalado, 68, of Naugatuck, died unexpectedly Monday, June 1, 2020, at his home. He was the husband of Maria (Oliveira) Regalado.

Joao was born in Sabuzedo, Montalegre, Portugal, March 11, 1952, son of the late Jose Alves Regalado and Adelina Goncalves Anjo. He was a union laborer working in construction and concrete for DeFelice and Son and Halberg Construction Co.

He was a member of the Naugatuck Portuguese Club. He enjoyed fishing, soccer, working on cars and planting his garden, but most of all he loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He leaves two daughters, Connie M. Merolli and her husband, Gentian, of Watertown, Susie A. Gonzaga and her husband, Carlos, of Naugatuck; sisters Maria Castanheira of Waterbury, Amelia Soderquist and her husband, Chris, of Sandy Hook; grandchildren, Patricia, Carlos Jr., Annabella, Angel Marie, Genaldi and Izebella; great-grandchildren, Leila and Celin; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his sisters, Isabel and Lisa Regalado.

All services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial Fitzgerald Zembruski Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

To send an online condolence, visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com.