Luciano "Lucien" S. Greca 77, of Newington, loving husband of Rose (Cote) Greca, for 48 years passed away on Wednesday April 13,2022 at Hartford Hospital. He was born on Sept 22,1944 in Floridia, province of Siracusa Sicily and was the son of the late Thomas and Concetta (Grillo) Greca. Lucien was a strong man who courageously endured and battled multiple illnesses for many years. Everyone knew him as a kind and gentle man.  In his younger years, he had a passion for fishing with his friends and for bowling at Bowl O Rama with his bowling league partners every week for several years. He also served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam. Lucien along with his brothers, owned and operated Greca Brothers Inc a clothing manufacturing factory on Franklin Avenue in Hartford for over 20 years. Lucien loved his family and adored his grandchildren. His face would light up when around his grandchildren.  Besides his wife Rose, he is survived by his son Lucien A Greca of Plantsville, his daughter Laura Uccello and her husband Robert of Cromwell, and his two grandchildren Marissa Uccello and Michael Uccello. He also leaves behind his 3 sisters; Maria Ambrogio, Grace Aliano, Lucy Rizza, a brother Joseph Greca, and  several nieces and nephews in both USA and Italy. Lucien was predeceased by his two brothers Eduardo Greca and Luigi "Gino" Greca.

A public viewing will be offered for friends and family on Thursday April 21,2022 from 6-7pm at Dillon Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike Wethersfield, CT

Friends and Family may gather for a Graveside service with full military honors on Friday April 22,2022 at 10am at the State Veterans Cemetery, 317 Bow Lane, Middletown, CT