Michelina Palladino

Michelina Palladino, 76, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus, with her loving family by her side. Born on December 21, 1948, in Sturno, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Capobianco) Moccia.

Michelina was the devoted wife of the late Joseph Palladino, who predeceased her in 1989. Educated in Italy, she worked as a skilled seamstress, a craft that reflected her patience, creativity, and attention to detail. She had a deep love for knitting, crafting, jewelry making, and especially cooking—talents she shared generously as she welcomed family and friends into her home. Her warmth, hospitality, and joyful spirit will long be remembered by all who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Francesca Palladino-Welburn, and her husband, Zach; her cherished granddaughter, Abigail Michaela Welburn; her sisters Filomena Arisco, Adele Moccia and her husband Tomasso, and Elvira Moccia; her sister-in-law Angela Palladino; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will miss her dearly.

Michelina was predeceased by her sister Maria Moccia, and brothers-in-law Michael Arisco and Anthony Palladino

The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the providers and staff at Yale New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus, for the exceptional care and compassion shown to Michelina and her family.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Street, Southington, CT 06489.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM at St. Bridget of Sweden Parish, 175 Main Street, Cheshire. All are asked to meet directly at the church on the morning of Mass.

Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Waterbury.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Michelina’s name may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

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