Angelina Garofalo

Angelina Garofalo, 89, of Hartford, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2023. She was born in Priolo, Siracusa, Sicily, on January 12, 1934, to her beloved parents, Sebastiano and Natalina (Marotta) Garofalo. Angela embraced various job opportunities upon her arrival to the United States in 1972, but her most cherished and honorable role was that of a dedicated mother, committed to nurturing her family.

Angela was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, whose memory will forever resonate in the hearts of her survivors: her children, Antonino of Italy, Concetta and her husband Vincenzo of Rocky Hill, Nancy of Italy, Maria Pina of Wethersfield, Sebastian and his wife Andrea of East Hartford; her 14 adoring grandchildren, Daniela, Angela, Angie, Fabio, Ivana, Antonio, Giacomo, Paolo, Cristina, Michael, Flavia, Alix, Christian, and Antonio; and her 15 cherished great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother, Alfonso Garofalo, and sister, Maria Garofalo of Italy. Angela was affectionately known as Nonna to her numerous grandchildren, whom she took immense pride in raising. She will be fondly remembered for her sense of humor, unwavering strength, and culinary talents. To her neighbors, she was affectionately referred to as "Signora Angela" or "Mami."

In addition to her parents, Angela was predeceased by her siblings, Lucia, Lina, Santo, and Salvatore, as well as her sons-in-law, Mike Motta and Jack Damico. The family extends their special gratitude to the dedicated staff at Apple Rehab for their compassionate care over the years.

A calling hour in Angela's honor will be held on Tuesday, September 19th from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Incarnation (Christ the King Parish), Wethersfield on Tuesday. Entombment will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations in Angela's memory to be made to the Alzheimer's Association, located at 200 Executive Boulevard, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489.

To share your cherished memories of Angela, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.

In loving memory of Angelina Garofalo, may her soul find eternal peace.