Vittoria Guerrera

Vittoria was born in Pontelandolfo, Benevento, Italy on February 10, 1924, to the late Salvatore and Antonia Guerrera. She was the wife of the late, Nunzio Guerrera. Vittoria is survived by her children, Enrico, Salvatore (Marisa), Nellina (Pietro) and Dora (Antonio) Guerrera. She also leaves behind her grandchildren, Deborah Villano, Lori Toth, Christina Misenti, Michael Guerrera, Ricardo Guerrera, Lisa Monahan, Sergio Guerrera, Robert Guerrera, Peter Guerrera, Niko and Gabriella Guerrera, as well as 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and sister, Angela Addona. In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Vittoria was predeceased by her son, Nicolino Guerrera, her daughter-in-law, Romana Guerrera and sister, Antoinette Varrone.

Vittoria immigrated to the United States in 1972. She worked at Howie Buckle Shop as an assembler for many years until her retirement. She came to the US to be closer to her children. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren fiercely, unconditionally, and with her whole heart. They were her greatest joy. When she spoke about them, her face light up like a child on Christmas morning.

She was the matriarch of her family. She helped raise her grandchildren and her great grandchildren. This is a memory that her family will cherish forever. Her hobbies included gardening and cooking for her family. Her specialty was making homemade pizzas, baking her taralli, and making polenta. Vittoria also loved her soap operas, especially “The Bold and the Beautiful.” She also enjoyed watching Jeopardy which she referred to as “Japanize.” Vittoria enjoyed the outdoors and loved to soak up the sun whenever she had the chance. This she passed along to her grandchildren.

Although she is no longer physically here, her spirit will live on with her family who will cherish her memory forever. Her smile and infectious laugh will never be forgotten.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, from 5-8 pm at Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at St. Jude Church, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT. Entombment to immediately follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, CT.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at SpadaccinoFuneralHome.com for the Guerrera family.