Teresa Luciano Rivellini, 87, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the St. Raphael campus/Yale-New Haven Hospital with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Charles G. Rivellini, Sr. Teresa was born in Bridgeport on September 9, 1927; daughter of the late Ralph F. and Rose E. Vertucci Luciano and had worked in the Pathology Department of Yale-University for 25 years until her retirement. She was a parishioner of St. Rita’s Church and a member its Ladies Guild, enjoyed crocheting, cooking and use to cook at the rectory of St. Rita Church. Mother of Charles G. Rivellini, Jr. and his wife Laura, Sandra M. Schaefer and her husband Robert, Susan C. Grant and her husband Kenneth and the late David E. Rivellini. Grandmother of Robert Schaefer, Jr., David C. Schaefer, Stephanie M. and Lauren A. Grant. Sister of Frances Aiudi, Pasquale (Mary) Luciano, Rosemarie (Joseph) Bufano, Carol (Ronald) Stone and the late Angelina DiBiaso, Dominic, Anthony, Alfred and Ralph Luciano, Jr. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Wednesday morning at 9:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Rita Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929
Sue,
Our deepest condolences. No matter what age, losing your mom is never easy. You were a wonderful daughter, remember that.
Terry, I have always held you deep in my heart and always will. We had our moments, and because of them I am a better person. I cannot express the sadness I am feeling at your passing and could never thank you enough for all you have done for our family. We now have a void in our house which can never be filled. I know you are now at peace and in better hands than mine. My thoughts and prayers are with you always. Love, your son-inlaw, Ken
Chuckie, Sandra & Susan, So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Just last week my sisters and I were looking at my dads old movies. Terry and Charlie were in so many of the films as well as you guys when we were so little. I remember all the Sunday afternoons we spent together as kids and what good friends our parents were back then. Now they are all in heaven together having a great time I'm sure!
Chucky, Sandra, Susan and your families,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady. Your family were very, very special neighbors and though it was so many years ago, they will always be remembered fondly. She will always be with you.
Sincerely, Rosemary (O'Donnell) Waldron
Dear Sandy and Susan
My dear friend and mentor for 36 years or more is in heaven now. Probably arguing with the angels.
We all know that she is in a better place, but losing her still hurts.May the passage of time ease the hurt of missing her.My family speaks fondly of her, specially at the dinner table. She almost made and Italian cook out of me.
love
cecilia
Our thoughts our with you at this difficult time. Sending our love to you Sue, Kenny and your whole family.
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family was such a big part of my younger years and I have such great memories of Terry. I can still hear her voice and her laugh. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family was such a big part of my younger years and I have such great memories of Terry. I can still hear her voice and her laugh. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Chucky, Sandy and all the Rivellini family; Deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom.
Chuck,Sandra,Susan So sad to hear of your Moms passing.All i have are great memories of childhood when you guys were still on Baldwin St.Chuck when your Mom would call you and we were playing in the garage,when we were not supposed to be. We always got caught.I had the joy of meeting her at a wedding a few years ago it was great to talk with her.My prayers are with you. John
So sorry to hear about your mom. My prays go out to you and your family.
I am very sorry for your loss. Although I did not know your loved one personally, I hope knowing that they are in our loving heavenly Father's memory will bring your family comfort during this difficult time. Very soon now we can look forward to God's promise at a Revelation 21:4: "… Death will be no more, neither will mourning, nor outcry, nor pain be anymore, the former thing have passed away."
Sincerely,
Monique