Daniel Francis Lodovico

Daniel Francis Lodovico, 90, died on May 24, 2026, at Monsignor Bojnowski Manor in New Britain CT. He was the husband of the late Shirley McCarthy Lodovico.

Dan was born in Bristol, CT on December 5, 1935, the youngest and ninth child of the late Lorenzo Lodovico and Michelina Cestare Lodovico. Dan lived much of his life in Bristol and was a member of the first graduating class of St. Anthony High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Dan served his country with honor and integrity in his role as a Military Policeman.

Dan was an active member of the St. Anthony Parish Council and the Parent Teacher Association. He enjoyed square dancing and was a member of the Central Valley Squares of Farmington.

In retirement, Dan and Shirley relocated to Vero Beach, Florida where they made new friends and enjoyed every day of their retirement. Dan loved to travel and would coordinate bus trips to local casinos. He didn’t gamble on the trips, but he loved to cash in on all the freebies the casinos would provide.

Dan is survived by his two daughters, Laurie Lodovico Bardes and husband Todd Bardes of Lebanon CT, Kathleen Lodovico of Farmington CT, and two grandsons, Steven Bardes of North Haven CT, and Raymond Bardes and his partner Amanda Gendron of Bridgeport CT.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 10:30am at St. Anthony Church in Bristol. Friends may call at Dunn Funeral Home on Saturday from 9:30am to 10:15am. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.