Donna Jean Hallal Fierlit, 75, of North Haven, passed away surrounded by her family February 20, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of the late Andrew Fierlit, Sr. They were married for almost 53 years. Donna was born in Pawtucket, RI on February 1, 1945, daughter of the late Fred and Anne (Cheltra) Hallal. She loved to travel and had been around the world twice with her husband Andy. She was known for her wicked sense of humor and once you met her you never forget her. When her children were younger, she was a Bluebird leader, loved camping and the outdoors, and gave her children great birthday parties. She was an avid bowler and achieved a perfect 300 score. Mother of Suzanne (Thomas) Hamling, Pamela (Thomas) Miech, Drew (Tina) Fierlit and Allison (David) Peters. Sister of Karen Ksen, Maureen Maigret and Earline Hartzell. Also survived by her beloved niece Heidi Hartzell and nephews Robert and Michael Maigret. She was Tata to 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday morning, February 25th from 9:00 to 10:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 150 Cambridge Park Drive, Suite 202, Cambridge, MA 02140. To read an inspirational story about Donna and Andy please go to: https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/13/health/iyw-andy-and-donna-fierlit-trnd/index.html
Suzanne, Pamela, Drew and Allison,
My sincere sympathy on the passing of your mom. I worked with you mom many years ago at Data Documents and while we had lost touch over the years, I have many fond memories of her. May you find strength in all of your memories and in each other.
Lisa Pelletier
Our thoughtful prayers go out to the Fierlit family from all of us who will remember Donna and Andy.
Our deepest sympathies to all of Donna’s family. May she rest in peace.
Dear Earline and Maureen,
I am so sorry to hear about Donna. She and Andy were a very special couple. Theirs was a love story for the ages as mom always said. I have fond memories of our whole family of which they were a very big part. You are in my prayers and thoughts.
Dear Fierlit Family,
I was so saddened to read about your mom’s passing. Your parents were an inspiration to all members of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. They will be missed.
With deepest condolences,
Nancy, John, Jason, (Lisa), Mark, (Fernanda) Ferraro
To Allison and her entire family. I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories of her and special times together help you though this process of loss.
Our condolences to CT Fierlit and his family from your brothers and sisters.
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