Lorenzo Palladino, age 72, a New Canaan resident for over 45 years, died Tuesday November 15, 2016 at Norwalk Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Picinisco, Italy November 5, 1944 he was the son of the late Raffaele and Maria Assunta Lanni Palladino. Lorenzo was the husband of Amalia Casole Palladino. Lorenzo loved every moment he spent with his beautiful grandchildren. He also loved the outdoors, taking care of his flower and vegetable gardens were his true joy. He was a hardworking man who did everything for his family. Family unit was central to his life. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his wife, Lorenzo is survived by his son, Lorenzo Roberto Palladino (Kylie) of Fairfield, CT, two daughters, Mariassunta Baptista (Trevor) of Fairfield and Claudia Monaco (Anthony) of New Canaan. Two brothers, Dario Palladino, and Frank Palladino both of New Canaan and three sisters, Lina Pacitti, Maria Sinagoga both of Canada and Clara D’Amario of France. 8 grandchildren also survive. He was predeceased by a brother Domenico Palladino and a sister Rosina Palladino. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday Nov. 18, 2016 at 10:00Am in St Aloysius Church, Cherry Street, New Canaan. (Friends please meet directly at church) Entombment in St Johns Cemetery, Norwalk. Friends may call at the Hoyt Funeral Home,199 Main St. Thursday (TODAY) from 4 to 8 pm In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corp., 182 South Ave, New Canaan, CT 06840