Obituary: Scott John “Big Daddy” Spallone, 64, of Naugatuck

Obituary courtesy of The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home

Scott J. Spallone

June 21, 1956 ~ June 7, 2021 (age 64)

Naugatuck-Scott John Spallone, age 64, died at his Naugatuck home, Monday, June 7, 2021.

Scott was born June 21, 1956, in Waterbury, CT, to the late Ramona and Dominic Spallone of Naugatuck. He was a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Waterbury, and attended Sacred Heart University and the Naugatuck Valley Community College.

Scott was the owner of Spallone Plumbing & Heating until his recent retirement. However, his heart and soul was music. He was a jazz musician and bass player, an original member of Rubber City, a unique horn band in the greater Naugatuck area. Known by his many friends as “Big Daddy,” Scott loved to perform. Whether a stage production for a local high school, a summer concert on the Naugatuck Green, or at one of the many local clubs and studios, Scott loved to jam. We can still hear his rousing renditions of “Caldonia’ and “Got My Mojo Workin’.” Scott will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Scott lent his talents to the pit orchestra for local productions, including the musicals "Urinetown" and "Avenue Q" directed by Bob Tansley at Post University. He wrote this about playing bass in the orchestra for Blessed Sacrament Children's Theatre 2014 production of "Peter Pan:"

Bass player Scott Spallone said it best: "The caliber of talent exhibited by, not just the cast; but everyone involved in the Blessed Sacrament student theater program, never ceases to amaze me. A six performance weekend is a major grind, and I mean for the adults! What these kids are willing to do is just remarkable! And certainly something they will remember for the rest of their lives."

Scott is survived by siblings, Kathryn Spallone of Oakville, Michael J. Spallone and Robert Spallone, both of Naugatuck, and Regina Spallone of Silver Spring, Maryland. He is also survived by niece, Kaitlin Spallone of New Bedford, MA, nephew, Michael D. Spallone, of Naugatuck, in-laws, and many cousins.

Memorial services for Scott will be scheduled and shared with friends and family. The Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send an on-line condolence, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.co...

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