Nellie Sampieri Funaro, 94, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the Apple Rehab/Laurel Woods, East Haven. She was the wife of the late Frank Thomas Funaro, Sr. Nellie was born in Ansonia on February 28, 1920; daughter of the late Carmelo and Margaret Benacosa Sampieri. She had worked for Sears & Roebucks for 25 years until her retirement; was a member of the North Haven Senior Center and the St. Frances Cabrini Church Women’s Club. Nellie enjoyed cooking and sewing. Beloved mother of James M. Funaro and his wife Susan, and Frank T. Funaro, Jr. Beloved grandmother of Michelle Funaro. Loving sister of Marge Guliuzza and the late Frances Rusinik, Anna Ferillo, Michael, Joseph “Jumbo”, Emilio, Orlando, William, Carmen, Jr., Sam, Anthony and Norman “Butch” Sampieri. Sister-in-law of Mina, Michelina and Anna Sampieri. Also survived by many nieces, nephew, great-nieces and great-nephews. The family would like to extend a special "thank you" to the nurses and staff at the Apple Rehab/Laurel Woods for all the comfort and care they provided to Nellie.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington, Wednesday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy., Ste. 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
Jimmy, Sue and family. So sorry for your loss. Your Mom had a wonderful long life and I am sure she is at Peace. God Bless her and all of you and may you find comfort in the love of family and friends.
Jimmy, Sue and Frank, as you know, sorry for your loss. She lived a long and very productive life and was always there for her family etc. She was the best and should be very proud of her accomplishments! She is in a better place now and is home with your Dad and the rest of the family that has left us here. God bless her and your family. Love Sam Sampieri
Jimmy, I'am very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I heard nothing but wonderful remarks about her, I'am sure she was a great wife and mother and loved by many as indicated by the large turn out Tuesday evening. My thoughts for you, Sue, Michelle and the rest of your family.
So sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss, I worked with Nell at Sears for a number of years always the lady.