Marsha M. DeCicco-Redding, 67, a resident of West Haven for many years until moving to Wallingford in 2010, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2013 at her home with her loving family by her side. Marsha was the daughter of the late Eugene and Antoinette Vitale DeCicco, and was predeceased by her husband Roy “Butch†Redding. Marsha was a waitress for many years, and served many diner patrons with her upbeat and warm personality at the Elm and Duchess diners of West Haven, and the Athenian of Amity. She recently retired after 24 years with Walgreens Pharmacy, where she worked as a bookkeeper. She was loved by all of her fellow Walgreens family, and mothered many of her younger co-workers. She will be especially missed by her manager and close friend “Hymie†Glick. Marsha was loved by all of her nieces and nephews, who were by her side through the toughest times, as well as many grand nieces and nephews. “Auntie Marsh†will be remembered for continuing the traditions of her late mother by baking Italian Christmas cookies, and Easter pies for her family. She was an avid Yankees fan, and loved watching her sons perform in local bands over the years. She was the beloved mother of Steven Belli (Linda) of Wallingford and Robert Belli of East Haven. Devoted “nonni†of Steven Pasquale, Gabriella Cristina, Robert Angelo, and Michael Anthony Belli. She is loved and remembered by her brothers Eugene DeCicco (Rose), James DeCicco, and sister Deborah DeCicco, her dear sister-in-law Theresa “Terri-Lou†Anastasio-DeCicco, all her cousins and her aunts. Marsha was also predeceased by her first husband Robert Nicholas Belli. Her sons would like to express thanks and acknowledge the incredible compassionate care delivered by her team of doctors at the Smilow Center in Hamden. Dr. Jeremy Kortmansky, and Dr. Christina Knowlton truly exemplified care delivered from the heart. Her pulmonologist Dr. Madhu Gowda was also part of her exceptional care team. Thanks to the team of nurses and staff at St. Raphael’s Hospital, Verdi 4 West, Jill, Jen, Meghan, Allison, Richard, and Yvette for your warmth and compassion.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 10:00. A Blessing will be given in The Most Holy Trinity Church at 10:30 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marsha Redding Grandchildren’s Education Fund, 93 Fair St., Wallingford, CT 06492
I will always love and miss you Marsha. You were a very special person. You were like family to me. May you forever rest in Eternal Peace.
Prayers thoughts to family rest in peace.
you always had loved ones around you and will now always be with loved ones. we will miss you Ma ( as we all called you .. she loved that ) . I thank you for always putting up with us .. and I thank you for always welcoming us in your home .
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom, sister, aunt and grandmother, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time.
To my beautiful Aunt Marsha. Words cannot describe how much you’re loved. You will be missed dearly.Rest in peace. I love you!!
Love you Aunti Marsh!! Miss you already!! We will make you proud and stay together !!
You were so strong,loving and caring! Your family was most important to you and you were the glue that held us together!We will all miss you terribly!
xoxoxo…. Kim
Heaven just got 1 special angel!!
Wish I could be there to say my good byes we love you auntie Marsha
You were very special to me and a huge part of my life, I am going to miss you. I love you. R.I.P
No words can describe the loss I feel inside. Our loss is heaven’s gain, and our lives will never be the same without you. Rest in peace, Auntie Marsha. I will love you forever and always.
we send a life time of love to Ma ( as we all called her .. she loved that ) she was always with loved ones and will always be.. and thankyou for always putting up with all of us .. and I remember. you always having snacks for us after school … love you ..Ma …. Louie Izzo
Now we have another angel on our side
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. She was beautiful and loving person, who will be missed by all.
With our deepest sympathy,
Love cousins,
Frank & Eleanor Gillo
Anthony Gillo & Dee Gillo Clinton
Heaven has gained such an angel Marsha. You were such a rock to me for years and I love you for that. Many prayers to everyone that has lost you here but gained you as an angel. You influenced everyone you touched.
I love you Mom! No words can describe how missed you will be. You were my mentor, my friend, my mom. I am forever grateful!!
All my Love…
Your daughter ALWAYS!
Sherri XOXO
My deepest sympathy to the family and friends for their loss. Marsha always made me feel like family and her smile was heart warming. Althought I cannot be there tonight know you are all in my prayers.
Marsha You and Your Family are in My Prayers. I know you are in Gods hands. You will be deeply missed. With Sympathy and Love Always, Kristine
Love Never Dies Only Changes Form. Rest in Peace Marsha. Love 4~8, Kristine
I will miss you Auntie Marsh! You always checked on me and were a regular at the MS walks always asking me how things are. Your genuine concern for everyone was overpowering. We all loved you immensely as you held our family together. God bless!
“And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more…” -Revelation 21:4. May this promise from God bring you comfort during your time of sorrow.