Antoinette L. “Nettie” Saccavino Williams, 97, of Branford, formerly of Coe Avenue, East Haven passed away peacefully on Wednesday October 25, 2017 at Branford Hills Health Care Center with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Salvatore C. Williams. Nettie was born in New Haven on November 23, 1919 and was the daughter of the late Dominic and Antoinette Faugno Saccavino. She was a nurse’s aide at the former Grace New Haven Hospital and later worked for the National Folding Box Company. Nettie was an active parishioner at St. Clare’s Church where she was a member of the Ladies Guild and baking committee; and a member of the Annex Y.M.A. Ladies Auxiliary. Nettie enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting, and conversation but most importantly her family whom she loved unconditionally. Loving mother of Steve (Flo) Williams, Carl (Debbie) Williams and Cosmo Williams. Devoted grandmother to her cherished grandchildren Joshua, Branden, Briana, Dylan, Marc (Annamarie) and Michael Williams and Britany Duczynski. Great-grandmother of Taylor and Abrigail Williams. Predeceased by her brothers Frank, John, Dominic and Peter Saccavino and sisters Rose Purificato, Frances Moniti, Therese Solli and Mary Vacca. Throughout her long life Nettie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cherished friend who will be truly missed.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 10:15. Family and friends may call from 9:00 to 10:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Clare Church, East Haven at 11:00. Entombment will follow in the St. Lawrence Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 355 Foxon Road, East Haven, CT 06512.
To Carl, Steve and your families: I am so sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. She was one of the nicest, kindest and most compassionate people I have ever met. She always had a kind word to say about everybody/everything–and that wonderful sense of humor! I know she would have been 98 on this Thanksgiving Day–she always reminded me that she was born a “Thanksgiving Day” baby. You should be proud of yourselves, as you were wonderful to her and she loved you all dearly. Count me among those who will forever love her–she will never be forgotten. God Speed, Aunt Nettie…love, Nan Crowley
Carl so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
We remember going over to your house and
she always sweet and always let me get you
something to eat or drink. We feel very blessed to have
known her. We are here if you need anything.
Carl ,Steve and families I am so sorry about your mom. She was a wonderful aunt and she loved everyone .Words can not express what I feel She will be missed by everyone …my love to you and your families Barbara
To all the Williams Family, especially Steve Williams and his family, as we have shared your sons Josh and Branden, all these years. I was so sorry to hear of your loss, of your precious Mother, Nettie. Although she and I never meet in person, we have shared many long conversations by phone, thru the years. She was a loving grandmother and always concerned about Josh and Branden. I feel if there had not been so many miles between us, we would have been great friends. My thought and prayers go out to you all as you go thru these trying days. May God comfort you in his own special way..
Carl and Steve and families I am so sorry about your mom’s passing. Your mom was a great aunt and I was able to learn baking bread and peanut butter cookies. Your mom will missed by all of but expects of me…Love to you and your families..Barbara
I’m so sorry for your loss. May Antoinette be at peace. I was honored to care for her.
I’m so sorry for your loss of your Mother. May Jehovah Good sustain you and the family at this time of great loss.
Sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Life can be so confusing. Wishing you all peace. Lynn
I will miss my Great Ant Antoninette – she was my friend for many years – she was the last sibling to my grandmother Rose Purificato. I live in California but visited Ant Antoninette twice a year and would bring her goodies she enjoyed – like meats ball and/or eggplant sandwiches and of course something sweet – we would always talk about the past and our families. She was the greatest -The last time I saw her was October 14,2017 and she squeezed my hand – I am sorry for her passing and your loss – her spirit and kindness will always remain with me – Love to all of you – Nancy