- Date Of Birth: December 13, 1921
- Date Of Death: August 9, 2022
- State: Connecticut
Lucia “Lucy” Ann Townsend, 100, of Milford, beloved wife of the late William Reed Townsend, passed away at her home on August 9, 2022 with her family by her side. Born on December 13, 1921 in Ridgefield, CT, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Natalina (Luminata) Gaeta.
Entrepreneur, thespian, and vocalist are just a few of the many titles that defined Lucy throughout her lifetime. Lucy and her Husband were the proprietors of the Hilltop Lodge in Milford, owner of Nutmeg Septic, and purchaser/manager of numerous investment properties. She was a talented opera singer and enjoyed performing theater. Lucy was also an avid gardener.
Lucy is survived by her children, Natalie (Thomas F.) Cash, Gwendolyn (William P.) Farrell, Sr., and Robin Tarkhan; grandchildren, Kirsten P (Bradley) Hakes, Anthony J. (Antonia Barba) Peleckis, III, Elizabeth A. (Jorge) Melendez, Andrew Reid Peleckis (Mark Itkin), Erica Smith, William P. (Hannah Huber) Farrell, Jr., Jacqui (Kenneth) Matthews, Joshua D. Farrell, Alexandra “Kiki” O’Keeffe, Zachary Tarkhan, and Victoria (Steven Micali) Tarkhan; great grandchildren, Lindsay (James) Meegan, Aidan Hakes, Hunter Reid Smith, Sara, Allyson, Daniel, Presley, Zachary, and Julian Micali; and a large extended family. Lucy was predeceased by her siblings, Dominic, James, Anthony, Rose, Albert, and Modestino Gecinceis.
