Maria Sama Iannotti, 93, passed away at Connecticut Hospice, Branford on Monday, December 19, 2011 after having enjoyed a happy and productive life. Maria was born in Wall, Pennsylvania, on May 6, 1918 to the late Carmela and Ralph Sama. Maria, the oldest of five siblings, is survived by her brother Joseph Sama (Louise) of Worcester, Mass.; her sister-in-laws Mickey and Marlene Sama and predeceased by her brothers Frank and Leonard Sama, and sister and brother-in-law Rose Colicchio (Nicholas). At a very young age Maria and her parents relocated to Worcester, Ma. and after graduating high school Maria worked as a legal secretary/assistant. Enhanced employment opportunities brought Maria to Bridgeport in the mid 1940’s and upon her marriage to Tony Iannotti in 1948 they settled in Shelton, CT. The couple’s 1993 relocation to North Haven allowed them to be intricately involved in the lives of their grandchildren. Later on, the exceptional care Maria received from her husband Tony, from her daughter in law Bernadette and from her internist, Dr. Georgia Kelly and her staff, permitted Maria to remain comfortably at home until her admission to Connecticut Hospice on November 27th. In addition to her devoted and loving husband of sixty three years, Tony Iannotti, Maria leaves behind her beloved only child, the Hon. Frank A. Iannotti (Hon. Bernadette Conway) of North Haven, CT and her two cherished grandchildren, Ali and Michael Iannotti.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 7 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven. The family would like to thank CT Hospice for the extraordinary care Maria and her family received. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in Maria’s memory to Connecticut Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.
Dear Frank and Bernadette, please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved mother and mother-in-law. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Peter Brown
Our heartfelt condolences go to all the family members, we know she’s gone, but she’ll always be in your hearts forever. God bless.
Dear Frank and Bernadette. Thinking of you at this difficult time. I have many wonderful memories of your mom. She was truly a special lady.
Sincerely, Cindi
Frank, Bernadette, and Family,
You have my deepest condolences. I can clearly remember the wonderful recitations Frank and Bernadette would share with us in New Britain Superior Court and in New Haven Superior Court about Mrs. Iannotti. They were always loving and filled with joy. You and your family are in my prayers during this time of deepest sorrow.
Judge Iannotti. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May the good times you had with your mother sustain you and your family at this difficult time. Tom Denihan G.A. 4 Public Defenders Office.
Dear Frank and Bernadette,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother.
Richard Marano
Judge I,
So sorry for the loss of your mom. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Aggie (Agatha Christy)
Dear Frank and Bernadette,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family on the loss of your dear mother and mother-in-law. Robin Wilson
Dear Judge I and family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Sincerely Arlene
Frank and Bernadette, I am very sory for your loss. It does sound like your mom had a wondefully full life. I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts. Bill
Dear Frank and Bernadette,
My deepest sympathy to you both on your great loss.
Frank D’Andrea
Frank and Bernie: My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and mother-in-law. Carl
Frank and Bernadette, my deepest sympathy to you both on the loss of your Mom. I will make a contribution in her name as you requested in lieu of flowers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Remember to cherish the memories you have.
Frank and Bernie: My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother and mother-in-law. Carl
Dear Frank and Bernadette, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Having lost mine almost two years ago at age 92, I know how you both feel at this sad time. Tony.
DEAR MR. AND MRS. IANNOTTI,ALI,MICHAEL,
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TIME.