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.