Sophie DelFranco Appi, 71, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the St. Raphael campus of Yale New Haven Hospital with her family by her side. She was the wife of Angelo J. Appi, Sr. Sophie was born in New Haven on September 20, 1943; daughter of the late James V. and Margaret Gasser DelFranco. She had worked for the former Woolco Company and Clintonville Manor both were located in North Haven. Sophie enjoyed country western dancing and crocheting; was a Yankee fan, Brownie, Girl Scout Leader, volunteered at the senior center, loved to bake, was a participant of the American Band Stand and a natural caregiver with a heart of gold. Mother of Deborah Dest and Angelo J. Appi, Jr. Grandmother of Gianna Appi, James (Kelly) Nazario, Jr., Jessalynn Dest, Robert Dest and Joseph W. Wenzel, Jr. Predeceased by her son-in-law Robert Dest, Jr., a sister Antoinette Laudano and a brother Sam DelFranco.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:30 am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Barnabas Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be on Sunday from 3 to 5 pm.
Angelo jr & Gianna
So Sorry for your loss of your mother & grandmother may she rest in peace & always have a guardian angel with you both.
WE NEVER SAY GOOD BY WE SAY SEE YOU SOON
My prayers are with you and your family and God bless your mother.
so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
I love you so much grandma and will miss you so much.
I'm so sorry for your lost Angelo . My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your mother was a really nice lady. So sorry I could not make the wake.
Angelo… I want to offer my prayers and condolences to u and ur family. I know all to well how hard it is to lose a confidante, best friend and Peace of UR heart ( Mom). The moment ways heaven on all who loved them! Just want to say God Bless u and ur family. I am very sorry for UR loss.
Sorry your loss.Sophie and I worked together and it was a joy to know her.Now she is country dancing in heaven.Rest in peace Sophie
All my prayers go out to the Family of Sophie Appi. May she watch over you all now as one of Gods Angels…
She's in gods hands now and no suffering so sorry for your loss she was a good woman
I'm so sorry Angelo.. My condolences buddy.. I myself lost my dad at 51, and I know this is a hard thing to accept.. Let me know if u need anything.. Warning: I'm really only good for drinks and laughs..
Angelo, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your loved ones. May God be with you at this time of sorrow.
Angelo, my heart and Prayers go out to you.
Angelo and Giana, So very sorry for the loss of you mom/grandma. Thinking of you & your family/loved ones during this most difficult time.
Deb & Family,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your mother/ grandmother/wife. We know all too well the loss you are feeling. May she now rest in peace with the Lord.
Angelo, very sorry to read about your Mom's passing. It's always hard to lose a parent.
I read her obit down here in Florida.
We're so sorry to hear of Sophie's passing. She was our daughter's first Brownie Leader & we would see her when my mother was at Clintonville Manor.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Eternal peace for my cousin, Sophie. May the light of God, our father, shine on her and bathe her in His love..
I am sorry for the loss of your Mom .Sophie was a wonderful Grandmother to my Grand Daughter Gianna.She will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to the whole family.
Sophie was a good neighbor and friend to us. We will always remember her as a kind and compassionate person.
Mom. I always new this day would come. But wish it wouldn't have come so soon. You have been the best mother and grandmother ever.
You taught me to be the person I am today and the best father ever.
You have always been there for me and your grandchildren. You always put other before yourself.
If you were feeling sick, or having a bad day you never showed it or complained.
Myself and your family will never forget all the things you have done.
You may not of realized at times, but I was by your bedside day and night. Because if I was sick I know you would be there for me as well.
Your suffering has come to an end. I'm happy you are in a better place, but I wish you were still here with us.
Mom. It's finally your time to rest. You deserve it and earned it.
Till we meet again. Rest in peace. Your spirit will always be alive with us while your gone.
Gianna and I will miss you very much.
Xoxo
Angelo and Debbie sorry for your lost. Our payers and thoughts to you and your family. She will always be remember. She was a very nice lady. Now she is with angels up above. I feel you Angelo. God bless you all.
I'm sorry about your loss of your mother and she was a good person and I will miss her bake her cookies and talk to her on the phone when she call. And God bless the all family.and rest in peace Sophie.
Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Sophie you be dancing upstairs with the angels. Another beautiful light has gone out in the world. But our memories will always stay. Sophie thank you for coming into our lives. You will always be loved and missed. Every time I hear your favorite song I will remember your laughter and smile and your kind heart. Love you Sophie.
to the family of sophie appi so sorry i can not be there with you but you no i am praying for you all ,sophie was so good to me she was a good friend to me , her and your grandmother, will miss talking to her may you find comfort in knowing your loved one is with god resting in
perfect peace
On behalf of Girl Scouts of Connecticut, we offer our condolences for the passing of your loved one, who was a sister in Girl Scouting. Her dedication to girls was remarkable and respected by all. We offer you our sincerest thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mary Barneby, CEO
Angelo and family, I was saddened to learn of your loss please accept my condolences I'm sorry I could not be there for you. I will keep her in my prayers.
Missing you Mom. Can't beleive your gone. As much as I wish you were here, I'm just happy you don't have to suffer anymore.
You have been a good Mother and Grandmother. You have always been there for everyone. You never complained and never wanted to burden anyone. You put others before yourself.
Even though you were sick for so long. It seems as though everything happened so fast. Daddy and I are at the Cemetery every day. We are not going to forget your smile and wise cracks. Thank you for easing me into the person I am today. God will be watching over you while you are away from us. I love you and miss you alot. Gianna does as well. Till we meet again. I'll see you in the next life.
Love your son Angelo.