Antoinette DeFronzo

Antoinette G. (DeAngelis) DeFronzo, 103, of Wethersfield entered into eternal rest on December 11, 2020 ten days after testing positive for Covid-19. She was the beloved wife of Michael L. DeFronzo Sr. who predeceased her in 2001 after 66 years of marriage. Born in Hartford on August 26, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Providenza (LiRosi) and James DeAngelis. After raising her children, she was employed by the Travelers Insurance Company in data entry and was a member of the Travelers Retirees Board.

She will be dearly missed by her son, the Rev. Anthony R. DeFronzo, two daughters, Barbara (Francis) DeRobertis, Judyth (Kenneth) Marzi, beloved daughter-in-law, Anna (Fitzgerald) and James Nolan, grandchildren, Gene (Rosemarie) DeRobertis, Ronald DeRobertis, Kevin (Dianne) Marzi, Kristin (Peter D.) Campbell and James (Michelle) Nolan, as well as her great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, Antoinette was predeceased by her son, Michael Jr., and grandson, Michael III, her sister, Helen Accolla and brother, Vincent DeAngelis.

Antoinette’s family extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Jerome Home who cared so lovingly for her. A mass in celebration of her life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Antoinette’s memory may be made to the House of Bread, 1453 Main St., Hartford, CT 06120 or Foodshare, 450 Woodland Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002. The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To leave online condolences, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.