Adrienne Grace “Bunny” (D’Addio) White, 75, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Connecticut Hospice at Double Beach in Branford with her adoring family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Bernard “Bernie” White for 54 years. Adrienne was born in New Haven on February 8, 1943 and was the daughter of the late Christy and Antoinette (Colucci) D’Addio. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School in New Haven and received her nursing degree from St. Raphael’s School of Nursing in 1963. Adrienne began her career as a Registered Nurse working for St. Raphael’s Hospital. She then served as the school nurse at Sacred Heart Academy in Hamden. Adrienne later provided in home nursing care for Omni Home Health Services and ended her career as the nurse liaison between the Connecticut VNA/Masonicare and Yale New Haven Hospital. Adrienne loved her patients, their families and her colleagues. She was the proud recipient of the Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing and highly respected and admired by all. Adrienne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her relationship with her two daughters was extremely special. Mother of Kimberly (Gordon) Nelson and Deana (David) Ebert. Grandmother of Aedan, Connor, Evan, Chloe, Daniel, William and Grace. Sister of Christy Albert D’Addio and Michele Christy D’Addio (Keri Collette). Also survived by seven special nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved dog Bella. As Adrienne would say, “she is a person”. Adrienne cherished her whole family, dear friends and long-time neighbors.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Wednesday morning at 11:00. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 11:00am A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish, Saint Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405
My heartfelt sympathy to Kim and Deana on the death of your wonderful mother. I consider it both a privilege and a blessing to have known her as I remember her well. Know that you are being held in loving prayer. May you experience a strong spiritual connection with her always and may the eyes and ears of your heart be ready to recognize and receive her loving messages to you as well as her guidance and comfort.
Our love goes out to you Deana and your family.
Death is a mystery to us. We can only make sense of it with faith and hope. You and your sister were great role models for the children in your family.
Now is the time to celebrate your mother’s amazing nurturing life. God Bless and be well.
My heartfelt sympathy to you, Kim and Deana, on the death of your mother. She was a lovely woman and I remember her well. You are being held and supported in loving prayer. May the eyes and ears of your hearts be open to recognize and receive her messages of love, comfort and guidance always.
The world has lost a lovely person—I’m so very sorry for your loss. Much peace and love to you all in the coming days,weeks and beyond. Peace for Bunny.
My heart is so saddened 💔 to hear about Adrienne. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Bunny was a wonderful person and I feel so lucky and honored to have known her and work with her. She always made you feel good about yourself and Brought joy And love to others. If you met her you never forgot her because of the love and joy she shareded. She will be greatly missed. Heaven has received an Angel 😇
Dear Kim and Deana, i never had the pleasure of meeting your mother, though i wish i had. But i know that she was an excellent and classy woman and i can tell that based on how wonderful the two of you are that it is certainly true! As sad as this occurance may be, i somehow feel as though you both are very lucky to not only have such an amazing woman as your mother but to also have her pass on in such a lovely and beautiful way (as i am told) and not everyone is as lucky to have that as you two are. Im truly thankfull for having met the two of you and in essence i am thankfull for her. Rest in peace❤️
Adrienne was such a wonderful friend to my mother Nancy and our whole family. Our sincerest condolences to Bernie and to Adrienne’s family xoxo
Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss.
I have never met Bunny in person. I met her through Michelle and Keri via face time. I feel lucky to have met and witnessed such a wonderful fun loving spirit, with so much wit and spunk. I am so sorry for your loss of someone who was such a special person.
I met Deana (Adrienne’s daughter) through the internet and even though we are separated by an ocean, I feel a wonderful bond. Over the last few weeks Deana has spoken of how much love she has for her mum and what a wonderful person she is. Even though I haven’t met this family in person the love they share is beautiful and losing this special person is heartbreaking, my sincere condolences to Deana, her Dad, sister and wider family. Xx
Love, hugs and heartfelt sympathy to Michelle D’ Addio, Keri Collette and the D’Addio family upon the death of Bunny. We pray that you will allow Jesus to wrap his loving arms around you and hold you close while you grieve this tremendous loss. Remember that you are not saying goodbye to Bunny but rather “see you later”, knowing that she is healed and pain free. Michelle and Keri, we love you and will give you those hugs in person as soon and you get home.
We are so sorry for your loss Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.May she Rest In Peace
Please know we are always here for you Kim
Sincere condolences to Bernie and family. I have fond memories of Bunny during our high school and nursing school years. Keeping you and yours in my prayers. God Bless…
Love and condolences to you Kim and all your family. We are thinking of you .
Kim, Gordon and family
On behalf of all your friends and colleagues at Wheeler Clinic we send our heartfelt sympathies for your loss.
I am so sorry to hear of this. Bunny was such a special person and I am happy I had the honor of working with her. She will be missed ! Prayers and strength to all of you.
LISA Amento RN
Deanna, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I know how close you were especially these last few years. I will pray for you and your dad and the entire family. She is at peace, but that means you are not. May God Bless you and carry you through this!
Cath
Deana,
My prayers are and have always been with you and your family. May the Love and peace of God surround you all throughout this time. Xoxo
Bunny I will miss you walking Bella by my house and stopping to talk to me. You were such a kind, loving friend and neighbor. I pray you are in peace now. I will always love and miss you, Sophia xoxo
So sorry for your loss. I’m a friend of Bunny’s sister, Michele (and Kerri), and she spoke of her sister fondly. Two tough nurses and beautiful people. She will be missed by many. May God Bless you during this difficult time.
Bunny was a 2nd mother to me growing up. I always loved her spunk. She was a stunning and amazing women. Could talk to her for hours as she played in her garden.. Kimberly so sorry for your loss. Know she is in good hands with the rest of her friends from Charnes drive …Luv to you and your families
Bunny you will be so sadly missed by all of us. This neighborhood will never be the same without seeing you walking Bella several times a day and always stopping to talk and as sick as you were, you were always more concerned with how everyone else was feeling (this is what made you such a special lady). Not often in a lifetime do people have the privilege of meeting such a kind, thoughtful, selfless, sincere and loving person like you but our family has had that privilege. Forever in Our Hearts….With All Our Love and Prayers…. John, Cindy, Sophia and Sarah.
I remember Bunny as such a wonderful person. I have fond memories of her as our neighbor on Charnes Drive. Sending prayers to Bernie and the girls.
I’m very sorry I can’t find words I know she’s up in heaven telling all of us that she loves us and maybe being a copilot to Nancy on Fridays
Please know that all of your family are in my prayers at this time. May love be what you remember most! Know that Bunny will always live in the hearts of those who love her.
While no words are adequate at such a time, we, Kim’s friends at Bar Bouchee, would like to express our deep sorrow at your loss. Our conversations over the years make clear that your warmth, intelligence, and humor had a firm basis in your positive relationship with your mother. May a lifetime of memories provide abiding comfort.
Bunny was not only a neighbor but one of the best nurses and friend that cared for my husband for years.She was caring and gentle and always a big smile. She will be greatly missed by so many people. Bunny – REST IN PEACE.
There are special people who touch our lives in such a way that we will never ever be the same. This tremendous loss will leave a hole in my very soul. Such a beautiful person and such a wonderful friend. Such an excellent and caring nurse. A person with a warm magnificent heart. An angel to those she loved. Reading all the expressions of appreciation and love warms my heart as I miss my dearest of friends now in the arms of Jesus. Words cannot express my sadness for your loss. How she loved her family and little Bella! God bless you all.