Patricia J. Spagnuolo Obituary

Patricia "Trish" Spagnuolo, 70, passed away on July 13, 2025. She was born on June 8, 1955, in Norwalk, Connecticut, the only daughter of Nicola and Raffaela (Tucciarone) Spagnuolo.

Trish attended both Central Catholic and Brien McMahon High Schools, graduating from Central Catholic in 1973. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of New Haven and a Master's degree from the University of Bridgeport.

At the age of 16, Trish visited California with her Aunt Norma and Uncle George. Upon returning home, she declared that she would live there one day. In 1980, after completing her graduate studies, she packed up her Ford Pinto and made the cross-country drive with her mother to fulfill that dream. She remained in California for the rest of her life.

In California, Trish worked for Philips Electronics until the company closed its office, where she was among the final employees. She later returned to school and earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in nursing. After graduating, she began working for the VA hospital. Thanks to her strong background in Information Technology, she was offered a role in Information Technology Management—a position she held until her retirement.

Outside of work, Trish loved traveling, exploring California, cooking, and spending time with friends. She loved the ocean and often spoke of her dream to visit Tahiti. She also cherished conversations with her nieces and nephews, always eager to hear about their lives.

Trish is survived by her three brothers: Cesare Spagnuolo of Mansfield, CT; Raymond Spagnuolo of Shelton, CT; and Ronald (Barbara) Spagnuolo of Norwalk, CT. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews: Nicholas Spagnuolo, Vincent (Michelle) Spagnuolo, Allison (Aldo) Rodhani, Dylan Spagnuolo, Lucas Spagnuolo, and Isabella Spagnuolo; and by her great-nieces and nephew: Seraphina Spagnuolo, Alita Rodhani, and Albin Rodhani. She was predeceased by her parents and her niece-in-law, Maggie Spagnuolo.

Her family will receive friends on Monday, July 28, from 6 – 8 PM at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Avenue, Norwalk, with burial to follow at St. John Cemetery.