Vincenza Scotella

Vincenza “Zena” (Gigliuto) Scotella, 95, of Newington, beloved wife of the late Frank Scotella, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born in Hartford, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Lucia (Macca) Gigliuto and lived in Newington for 63 years. Vincenza retired from CIGNA in 1992. She enjoyed Sunday family dinners and sharing good times with her devoted husband, grandchildren and family.

A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Vincenza will be dearly missed by her three children, Joseph Scotella and wife Tammy of Bristol, Frank Paul Scotella of Newington, and Maria Sabino and husband Douglas of Waterford; two adored grandchildren, Jonathan Illausky and wife Mandee and Rebecca Borchetta and husband Aaron; a cherished great-granddaughter, Madeline Illausky and several nieces and nephews. She was sadly predeceased by her beloved grandson, Paul Scotella and her four siblings, Dominic Gigliuto, Mary DiPietro, Concetta Fiore-Scalzo and twin sister, Josephine Cassarino.

Due to Covid, funeral services and burial will be private. There will be no calling hours. The D’Esopo Funeral Chapel of Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. To share a memory of Vincenza with her family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com