Constance R. “Connie” DeCaprio, 87, of Hamden passed away peacefully on Sunday November 27, 2016 at the Montowese Health & Rehabilitation Center, North Haven surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to Anthony J. DeCaprio, Sr. Connie was born in New Haven on August 6, 1929; daughter of the late Luigi and Julia DeLuca Testa and worked as a realtor for Margolis Realty for many years. Connie was a founding member of the Ascension Church where she served as Eucharistic Minister, President of the Women’s Guild and as a devoted member of the Legions of Mary bringing grace and kindness to the homebound and those confined to nursing homes where she delivered communion. Connie was the matriarch of her family. She was beloved by her husband, children, grandchildren, family, and friends. She lived her life with a profound devotion to the Blessed Mother, keeping her family safe through prayer. She was an extraordinary baker, churning out trays and trays of Italian cookies for every occasion. Connie was blessed with a lifelong love affair with her devoted husband Tony. She is the mother of Anthony J. (Roseann) DeCaprio, Jr., Sheryl A. (Stanley) Hershonik, Louis P. (Todd Stanwood) DeCaprio and Ava Maria (Monte) Rolli. Grandmother of Anthony DeCaprio III, Melissa Bontempo, Joseph & Michael DeCaprio, Stanley Hershonik III, Julia Hershonik and Jenna Lynn Rolli. Sister of Salvatore L. (Joyce) Testa and the late Louis F. (Lesley)Testa, Jr. Also survived by 7 great grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Crystal Robinson and the caregivers at Montowese for the loving attention they gave to Connie.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Friday morning at 10:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Church of the Ascension at 11:00 am. Entombment will follow in the St. Lawrence Mausoleum. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Eternal Word Television Network, 5817 Old Leeds Road Irondale, AL, 35210, the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50 Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd. Suite 4B Southington, CT 06489.
Tony, Chickie, Sheryl, Louie & Ava,
Connie was like a second mother to us all growing up. She was kind, gentle and always caring. We will never forget all the Holidays, vacations and picnics we all spent together. Food, family, laughs and lots of love. What beautiful memories of care free times in all our lives. We were all well taken care of and loved unconditionally. We had the best mothers in the world. We couldn’t have ask for more!
Connie, Jayne & Frank, all best friends are now together as angels watching over us.
With our sincere sympathy,
Laura, Linda, Carol & Frankie
The Cavaliere Family
Sheryl, We are so sorry to hear about your mom. I know she was a great lady because she raised a beautiful, smart, loving family. So sorry?
Sheryl and family, So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Fondest memory – parents walking hand in hand on R.I beach, love for her children and cookies. Glad I got to have a nice chat at your retirement party while they were waiting for the car. We talked cookies and grandchildren of course Love and hugs, Nancy
Dear Uncle Tony, Chickie, Sheryl, Lou & Ava,
Aunt Connie always had a smile and wam heart for each of us. Even though the miles and years kept us apart, the occasional phone call, and family trips to and from the east/west coast seemed to bridge the gap. From a very early age I can recall the laughter and graciousness of my Godmother. Lena too has fond memories that she and Angelo built with Connie and Tony through the years. May each of you be comforted in time knowing that she loved first and loved last and her time here is celebrated knowing her good and faithful work is done.???
Much Love to you all!
Ron, Donna & Lena
Tony, Chick, Sheryl, Louie and Ava,
Our sincere sympathy to you all. You’ve all lost an angel. Connie with that smile on her face and in her ❤️. She’ll brighten up the days of all of our other dearly departed family members. Testa turmoil in heaven. I’m sure there are those Friday night card games going on.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Love, Gus and Beth
Ava, so sorry for your loss. Saying a prayer for all of you
Dear Uncle Tony, Chickie, Sheryl, Louie, Ava and extended family members,
Our deep and sincere condolences are with you all at this time of bereavement and mourning. Aunt Connie possessed (and still does!) a serenity and endearing sweetness endowed by the grace of God. Her wonderful marriage to my dear Uncle Tony was rooted in a deep and abiding faith, with a special devotion to Our Lady, who continues to “wrap her arms” around Uncle Tony and all the DeCaprio/Testa Family. We should take comfort in the fact that Aunt Connie is now in the arms of our Blessed Mother, along with Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN!
Finally, Sue and I had the distinct privilege of being witnesses to our faith 3 short weeks ago near Capernaum, at the Mount of the Beatitudes on the Sea of Galilee. We share with you the following blessing from Our Lord Jesus Christ at the Sermon on the Mount: “Blessed are they who mourn; for they shall be comforted”…
Peace and Love to All!
Joe, Sue and Mike Niro and family
Dear Lou
What an amazing living legacy to your devoted parents you are
I am privledged to have been in the company of your precious mother, Connie over the years as well as your siblings and your dad, Tony.
When asked what is the greatest gift a parent can give there children? The answer is to love one another , your parents devotion scored off the charts.
May the Peace that surpasses all understanding lift you all up
During this on going process of grief.
I am because of my parents love.