Cecelia M. Bergin Evangelista, 51, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. Cecelia was born in New Haven on September 29, 1964; former wife of John Evangelista; daughter of Marjorie Rand Bergin and the late Joseph Bergin and had worked for Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Customer Relations. Mother of Paul and Krista Evangelista. Sister of Joseph (Amy) Bergin and Stephen (Krista) Bergin. Aunt of Georgia, Greta, William and Lily Bergin.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00 AM. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.
I will always hold a very special place in my heart for Cecelia. Her and her family have been close to Lauren, Nick and I for many years. Her involvement with our DeMolay chapter in North Haven was a constant of source of inspiration and caring. She took her responsibilities seriously, treated her colleagues and friends with respect and support and loved her family with all her heart. Things will never be the same without her, but I'm very glad she touched my life. I will always remember her as she was before her illness. Loving, caring, energetic, smart, honorable and above all, our good friend.
When we lose a loved one here on earth, we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. All who knew her will always remember her. She will be truly missed.
It's with a heavy heart I write this and know I am with you all in spirit I would give anything to be there with y'all during this time of grief and sadness
Begin and Evangelists families, I worked with Cecelia at Anthem for many years. She was always so helpful and so nice. I am so saddenend by this news. My God be with you during this difficult and sad time.
I can't not thank this woman for everything she has ever done for me. She honestly was a earth angel and has been called back to heaven. She was the most selfless person I have ever met. Thank you for the laughs and shaping me into who I am. No one could ever compare! Prayers are with family during this heartbreaking time.
I am praying for the family.
My deepest sympathies to Cecelia's children and rest of the family. She was a wonderful lady. God bless you all.
Dear Marge and family I am so very sorry for your loss. Cecelia was such a sweet person I know she will be missed
my prayes are with you and your family at this sad time .
Our most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Cecelia,may your memories carry you through this most difficult time.
Peter,Kathy, Melissa and Peter Jr
To Paul and family I have had the pleasure of meeting Cecelia through Demolay. She always had a smile on and was truly respeced by all. She was a great advisor to all demolay and truly cared about the order through her passion for it. She can now rest easy with the Lord as she is no longer in pain. Paul she really was a great women and mom.
Paul and Krista, my heart bleeds for your loss. Your mom was a fantastic person inside and out. I am so glad that I got to know her. I think it was first through Sound School and then through DeMolay. As female advisors and moms, we shared a special bond for the organization and our sons. Your mom was so proud of both of you!
Sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.
I'm so deeply sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Maureen
I will miss my friend.
Cecilia was one of the first "fellow students" I met in kindergarten. It was 1969-1970 in Miss McBride's kindergarten class at Mill Road Elementary School. At that time, Simon & Garfunkel released a song called "Cecilia." I didn't know the lyrics but I remember thinking that she must be the Cecilia in the song. She always made a wonderful impression; she was a caring and warm person then, even as a small child, and I remember her fondly through high school as a very special person. I am certain that she touched many people and will be missed by all, but that she has earned a place in God's heaven. Many prayers.
Dear Evangelista Family: Please accept my sincere condolences. It breaks our hearts when death separates us from the ones we love so much. The Bible assures us that God sees our pain and grief and has promised that soon "death will be swallowed up forever."(Isaiah 25:8) He will heal our broken hearts by resurrecting our precious loved ones to life again.(John 5:28,29) Until then, I hope the memories of Cecelia and these promises from God comfort you in the days to come.
Dear Marge & Family – Words can't express how we feel about our dear Cecelia.She will be with us always. She made a impact on our lives & we cherish the good times, happy memories, her wit,charm, & her being a genuine friend.She is a angel in heaven looking over & guiding us.We will love her always. Bless you all. Sincere Sympathy & Prayers.
Paul and Family – Our sincere condolences on the loss of your Mom. We were so sorry to hear the news and want you to know you are in our hearts and prayers and our door is always open.
Tony, Kim and Antonio Izzo Family
Sending love to the Bergin/Evangelista Family on this sad day
I am very sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. Life is a precious gift, yet can be so short. God has promised to one day soon eliminate death forever, along with all sickness, pain and sorrow. (Rev.21:4) He has also promised to reunite us with our loved ones on a restored paradise earth. The Bible says he longs to do this. (John 5:28,29; Psalm 37:11,29; Job 14:14,15) I hope these scriptures will be of comfort to each of you and bring you peace during this very difficult time.
I am very sorry for your loss. May your family find comfort in God's promise of paradise where there will be no more pain, sickness, or sorrow due to the loss of your loved one, and the hope of being reunited in paradise in perfect health. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Revelation 21 : 3,4 – Psalms 37 : 4,29
So sad and sorry to hear this. I haven't seen Ceceila since our childhood. Our moms were very good friends and I have many fond memories spending time with the Bergins. Ceceila was such a sweet and kind person. Condolences to all family.
I met Cecelia about 18 years ago when her daughter and my niece started going to dancing school. I can remember thinking what a sweet woman she was and so very caring. My heart is especially heavy for her children because I know what a great Mother she was. It saddens me to know such a young, loving and just a selfless person has been taken. I pray for all of her family especially her Mother and children.