Raymond A. (Ray) Zucco, 99, of Wilton, CT passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Catherine W. (Kitty) Zucco. Ray was born on November 7, 1926 and grew up in Torrington, CT. One of his proudest accomplishments was captaining the Torrington High School’s basketball team and helping to lead the Raiders to their first Connecticut State championship. He led his team with the one-handed shot and was recently inducted into the Torrington Hall of Fame. Upon THS graduation, Ray enlisted in the US Marine Corp where he was put on the demolition squad because of his previous experience in construction. Fortunately, his basketball prowess outshone his familiarity with dynamite and when he was stationed in Oahu, Hawaii he was enlisted to play basketball representing the Marines. After serving his country, Ray returned to Connecticut and attended the University of Connecticut where he also played some semipro-basketball and ultimately met the love of his life, Kitty Warner. They were married in 1949 and went on to celebrate 76 years of marriage. After graduating from UConn, he and Kitty moved to New Canaan, CT where he built his own home and they raised their 3 children, Jennifer, Jack and Janet. Ray was very active in the community. He was a member of Kiwanis, The New Canaan Exchange Club and he led fundraising efforts to build the New Canaan YMCA and funds supporting the New Canaan Rams football program. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying golf, fishing and gardening. He was a long-time member of Roton Point Club, Woodway Country Club and The Club at Pelican Bay.
