Antoinette Saccu, age 81, of Skyview Center in Wallingford, CT formerly of 61 Jesswig Drive in Hamden, CT passed into the hands of God on Wednesday September 21, 2011. Born in New Haven on July 16, 1930, daughter of the late Frank and Margaret Guarino Nuzzo. Widow of the late Edward Saccu and mother of Paula and Edward Saccu of Hamden, CT. Sister of Christine Schiavone and Marie Moore both of New Haven, Anna Meleczko of New Britain, Margaret Russell of Naugatuck and Jessie Altieri of East Haven, and the late Louise Saccu, Julia Corso, Carmel Manzo, Alexander Nuzzo and Peter Nuzzo. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Antoinette devoted her life to raising her children and assisting in any way many of the children in the neighborhood she so loved. Walking through Spring Glen and watching Mother Angelica on the Eternal Word TV network were her passions prior to her illness. Her family would like to thank both the staff at Skyview Center and Saint Raphael’s Hospital for their thoughtful and professional treatment towards her.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 11:00. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 am until time of service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to Notre Dame High School 24 Ricardo Street, West Haven, CT 06516 or the Alzheimer’s Assn. Connecticut Chapter 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.