Lucia “Lucy†Spadaro Iovino, 86 of North Haven, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Highland’s Health Care, Cheshire. She was the wife of the late Ralph F. Iovino. Born in Locri-Reggio Calabria Italy on March 24, 1926; she was the daughter of the late Fortunato and Matilda Oriente Spadaro. She had worked at the former U.S. Surgical, was a volunteer at several Catholic Schools and devoted to her family. Mother of Micheal (Linda) Iovino of Lakeland, FL, Marie (John) Freitag of North Haven, Cindy (Jon) Piccerillo of East Haven and Lisa (Barry) Kleinberg of Cheshire. Sister of Rose Chianni of Italy and the late Antonio and Joseph Spadaro. Beloved cousin of Marie and Benedetto Violi and daughters. Also survived by seven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are invited to go directly to St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning for a mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 and to attend the internment services immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. The North Haven Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Dear Lucy,
You will be dearly missed by our family. I am so blessed that God had our lives cross and touch each other. I am far richer for having spent time with you at the Arden House. God bless you and your wonderful family through this trying time.
You are truly a special ANGEL……
I am very sad to lose my wonderful favorite aunt. She was a devoted wife and mother and very proud of her Italian heritage. She exuded class and always spoiled me as a child which I never forgot. Our move to California 30 years ago made our visits infrequent but we enjoyed our occasional visits with her and the family. For me, she was always enthusiastic and upbeat always making you feel good in her presence. We will miss her but our memories of her will never fade away.
We were all saddened by Lucy’s passing. We got to know Lucy and her wonderful family over the past few years during her stay at the Arden House. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
Lucia was a very special woman, intelligent, kind, with a huge heart. I had the pleasure of meeting her at the Arden House and she and I connected in a very special way. I know she will be watching over me and praying for me from heaven. I wish her family peace and comfort during this difficult time, but know she is with the angels.