Carmel F. Mendillo, 91, of Clinton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Born in Milford, Connecticut on January 17, 1930, Carmel, or Connie to her family and friends, was the daughter of the late Anthony Sparano Sr. and Mary (Monaco) Sparano.
On June 30, 1952, Connie married the love of her life, the late Frank Mendillo, whom she cherished deeply. Together they shared a full life of friends and family vacations and holidays for 66 years. Connie was a devoted mother to her two children, daughter Doreen and son Frank. She was a great cook and loved to entertain. Cooking Sunday dinners for large family gatherings was a favorite of Connie's for over fifty years.
Connie also cherished her two grandchildren, Kaitlin and Garett. Along with her husband Frank, she
would care for them while their parents worked. Kaitlin and Garett became Connie's main priority from their birth all thru their college days. She was their "Gram" and to her, there were no memories more treasured than those of spending time with her grandchildren.
Connie was also very devoted to her religion and her relationship with God, She was a dedicated member of St. Mary's Church in Clinton. She also had a close relationship with her sister Frances {Honey} and her brother Anthony and sister-in-law Marie. Connie was blessed with many friends as well. If she was a friend to you, you were golden because friendship was important to her. In addition to her love to host dinners, Connie was an avid reader and belonged to a book club with friends. She also loved dancing and walking.
Connie is predeceased by her parents and husband Frank. She will be deeply missed by her son Frank Jr.
and her daughter Doreen and son-in-law Douglass Wieczorek. Her granddaughter Kaitlin and grandson Garett as well as Brandon and Amber, will all greatly miss her.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 4pm to 7pm at Swan Funeral Home, located at
80 East Main St, Clinton, CT. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at llam at St. Marv s Church of the Visitation, located at 54 Grove St, Clinton, CT. A burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, located at 280 Derby Ave, West Haven, CT.
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