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Obituaries
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Peter Gerald Caturano MIDDLETOWN - Peter G. Caturano, of Middletown, passed away peacefully at home, on July 24, after a long illness and complications from Parkinson’s Disease. Born on October 21, 1955, he was the son of Dolores (Oliva) Caturano and the late James Caturano, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Kelly (Gardner) Caturano and her daughters Angela Midolo-Dow and Marilyn Midolo-Anziano as well as grandchildren: Anthony, Giovanna and Alia Dow; and Joe, Eve, Kaprice and Remo Anziano. Peter is also survived by his brother James Jr. and his wife Judy, sisters Suzanne Caturano Walker and her husband Neil and Jeanne Vicchitto and her husband Paul as well as adopted daughter Pearl Mitchell and foster daughter Nicole Prevatte. In addition, he leaves behind cherished aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. Peter grew up in Durham and graduated from Coginchaug Regional High School where he left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He was a master welder
and mechanic who could fix almost anything. He worked for Manafort Brothers, Automated Door Systems and recently retired from Automated Door Doctor. Peter and Kelly spent many years fostering teens in their home and received awards for their tireless work providing a supportive and stable family life for those children. His smile and zest for life will be fondly remembered by all. Visiting hours were held Sunday, July 30 from 4-6pm at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, CT. Burial will be private.
In Brief Women’s hikes
Potluck party
Join Women of the Woods (WoW) Wednesday, Aug. 16 for a 3- to 4.5-mile hike to both Bear Rock and Millers Pond State Park in Durham.
On Friday, Aug. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Durham Community Center on Pickett Lane, the Durham Senior Citizens Board is sponsoring a Potluck Summer Get Together. Everyone attending is asked to bring a dish to share.
We will enjoy the beautiful Miller’s Pond and the pretty view out over Durham from Bear Rock. The hike will include some steep and rocky ups and downs, but nothing sustained. Registration required. For additional information and to register, visit EveryoneOutside.org or contact Lucy@EveryoneOutside.org.
Also, at this time the Senior Board will honor Recreation Director Sherry Hill, who will be retiring in August. Call 860-343-6724 to let the organizers know what you would like to bring and to reserve a place.
Durham Recreation Department Fun Runs, a decades-long summer tradition, are scheduled to wrap up for the season Tuesday, Aug. 8. Held at Coginchaug Regional High School, Fun Runs draw locals of all ages. There are races for “Tots” and kids, and a 5K for adults. Races begin at 6 p.m. More photos, next page. Photos by Nicole Zappone