Romana Ricitelli

Born in Rome, Italy, she was the daughter of Francesco Lanzillo and Raffaella Alfiari Lanzillo. She was employed at St Joseph’s Manor and worked as a Laundress until she retired in 1995.

She was a devoted Catholic who never missed a mass until she was unable to drive. She enjoyed watching Judge Judy and soap operas every day. Her greatest joy was her grandchildren, who she showered with love. She enjoyed making Crochet blankets, scarves, and booties to gift to her grandchildren and family members. When she was not crocheting, she could always be found in the kitchen making sure no one ever went hungry and offering up her famous meatballs. She loved gardening especially growing flowers and receiving them. Her favorite animals were birds, owls and dogs. She owned a Maltese Pekingese dog named Mitzi whom she loved dearly. She is known to many for her Italian accent and being a typical Italian grandmother.

She is survived by her daughter Anna Ricitelli Maresca and her husband Joseph of Trumbull, and their 3 children, Lisa of NYC, Michael and Jamie of Trumbull. Her son Salvatore and his wife Diana of Weston Vermont and their 3 children, Leah of Wisconsin, Christina of Milford CT and Jack of Weston Vermont. She was predeceased by her husband Salvatore J Ricitelli.

There will be a funeral mass on Thursday, January 26th at St Theresa’s Church, 5301 Main Street, Trumbull, CT. Immediately after service, there will be burial at St. Michaels Cemetery, 2205 Stratford Avenue, Stratford, CT. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Heart Association. Arrangements made by Spadaccino & Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468.