Rae “Babe†Costello Mendillo, 94, of 216 Quinnipiac Avenue, North Haven formerly of Barnett Drive, North Haven, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. She was the wife of the late George Mendillo. Born in New Haven on June 7, 1917; daughter of the late Nicholas and Theresa Pantusi Costello. Babe loved to cook and bake; enjoyed her family and was devoted to her religion. Beloved mother of Vincent N. (Deborah) Mendillo of North Haven and Michael A. (Kathy) Mendillo of Wallingford. Beloved grandma (Bama) who was the light-of-her-life Michael A. Mendillo Jr. whom she loved and adored unconditionally. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her siblings Anna Bencivengo, Sue Callegari, George, Mario, Salvatore, John and Harry Costello. Rae’s family would like to extend a “Special Thank You†for the excellent care and comfort given by all the doctors, nurses and staff at the physical & occupational therapy unit, all of the 2 Ramage Staff and the Hospice care unit at the Masonicare Health Center.
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 St. Therese Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Charity Foundation, P.O. 70, Wallingford, CT 06492.
Vinny and Mike, very sorry to hear of your moms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Vin and Mike… So sorry about your mother’s passing.
Vinny, Deb, Mike & Kathy, I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I hope all the wonderful memories of your Mom will help you through your grief.
Vinny, Debbie, Michael and Kathy,
We were so sorry to learn that your mom passed away.( I have many fond memories of her on Ansonia Drive. ) Your family is on our thoughts and prayers.
we thank you for being a special part of our lives you will be remembered with
love and admiration. we love you always and forever and even then !!
Vinny and Michael,
Your mom was such a wonderful person and good friend. She will be very missed. We had some great times together over the years. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
So sorry, you will be missed.