Laura Prando Negro, 85,of North Branford, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday August 14, 2012. Wife of the late Carl F. Negro. Laura was born May 1, 1927, the daughter of the late Angelo and Raffaella Fabi Prando. She was a graduate of Hillhouse High School, Class of 1945. She worked at First National Bank in New Haven and later Community Banking Company of North Branford for 20 years. She was a bookkeeper for the family business National Glass and Mirror Co. Inc., Stratford, CT for 37 years. She is survived by her children Claudia Negro of North Branford, Andrea (Donald) Giles of Madison and Joseph (Patricia) Negro of New Haven. She is also survived by her grandchildren Carl, Mary, Christopher and Michael Negro. She leaves her beloved sister Mary (John) Calcagni of North Branford. Laura’s struggles with Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease did not diminish her devotion to her cherished family. Those who knew her were touched by her graciousness, dignity, sense of humor and warm heart. We would like to thank the caregivers of No Place Like Home Care, especially Jackie Carmoza; and CT Hospice Home Care.
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. Augustine Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in the All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Thursday (TODAY) from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, CT Chapter, 659 Tower Ave. 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06112 or Parkinsons CT Chapter ADPA, 27 Allendale Drive, North Haven, CT 06473.
On behalf of everyone at No Place Like Home Care we extend our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful woman to have raised such devoted children and extreamly proud of you all. May fond memories of your mom comfort you always.
¨Just because I ask for silence
Do not think I will die,
The opposite happens to me,
Happens that I´m going to live.
It happens that I am and I follow
There will, therefore.¨
Pablo Neruda.
Pablo Neruda.
Dear Claudia ~ I saw your mother’s obit and just want to extend my sympathy to you and your family. I know it’s been forever since we have seen each other but I have good memories of our friendship and even remember being over your house and meeting your mom. God bless you ~ Patty
Thinking of “Mrs Negro” always puts a smile on my face. She was a gentle and loving person, and always very welcoming to all who entered her home.
I have to think she was one step ahead of Andrea and me in our antics as we were growing up, but she just kept a little smile on her face. She was very helpful to me as I was growing up, and was the only one who called me “Nan”, which somehow made me feel special.
My condolences to Andrea, Claudia and Joe and their families and to Aunt Mary and all the Calcagni’s.
Laura Negro was the most elegent, dignified and gracious lady I have ever met. My heartfelt sympathy to Claudia, Andy, and Joe for the loss of their wonderful mother. God Bless You Laura