Norma L. DeFanti

Norma was born on October 7, 1932 in Chester, CT. She was the daughter of the late Dominick and Dena Tiezzi of Chester, CT and Arezzo, Italy. Norma was pre deceased by her sister Olga Krutsinger, of Old Saybrook, CT, and her brother Donald Tiezzi of Arezzo, Italy, and her granddaughter Shelly Correll of Fredricksburg, VA.

Norma was an interior designer for Ethan Allen Furniture for many years, and was often called on to help decorate many of her friends’ homes. She was also an Administrative Assistant for the Legg Mason Financial Group in New Haven, CT before her retirement. She was an active member of St. Margaret’s Church and sang in the church choir for over 50 years. Because of her amazing voice she was sought out to sing at many weddings, funerals and special occasions. She also took part in many community theater musicals. Family was very important to Norma, and she loved being surrounded by them every chance she had. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking, and made FABULOUS gourmet meals for her family and friends. Norma also enjoyed gardening, spending time at the beach, and attending numerous Broadway shows with her husband and friends. Norma had a quiet strength that her family relied on. No matter the occasion Norma took great pride in her appearance and was always dressed to the nines!

Norma is survived by her three children; Debra Surprise, (Robert) of Hamden, Susan Correll, (Robert) of Virginia and Ned DeFanti Jr, (Alanna) of Georgia. She is also survived by her sister in law Franca Tiezzi of Arezzo, Italy. Her five grandchildren, Danny, Jeffery, Kevin, Lisa, and Eddie, and her seven great-grandchildren. Stella, Nate, Josh, Beatrix, Marley, Graysen, and Bennett, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the nurses, aides and staff at Hamden Health Care for their loving and compassionate care they gave our mom over the many years she lived there.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd., Madison. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM in St Margaret’s Church, Academy Rd in Madison. Burial will be at West Cemetery in Madison.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation in Norma’s name.