Lucy Vita Squires, 95, of Hamden, Connecticut, died on Monday, February 16, 2015. Born Lucia Vita on December 13, 1919, in Teramo, Abruzzi, Italy, she was the daughter of Luigia and Ladislavo Vita. Lucy moved with her family to the United States at a young age where they settled in New Haven, Connecticut. She worked for many years at Onofrio's Market on Lombard Street in New Haven. Lucy loved traveling, going out to eat with family and friends and a nice glass of Chardonnay. Most recently, she enjoyed living at Atria Larson Place in Hamden where she made many new friends. Lucy is predeceased by her husbands Anthony Civitello and Robert Squires, her sisters Phyllis Caruso and Mary Venturo and her brothers Joseph Vita and George Selmont. She is survived by several nieces and nephews as well as grand nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave., on Friday, February 20, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, please remember Lucy in your personal charitable giving.
I have traveled with Lucy and Stella Koziatek (my aunt) on various trips. Lucy was such a very caring and wonderful person. I know that she will be missed. My deepest sympathy to all. Fondly Ann Gaudino
Aunt Lucy was married to my mother's (Sue Civitello-Bello)brother, Uncle Tony. We were so sad to read about her passing. Aunt Lucy and my mother Sue were pretty close and she used to drive out to visit my parents in West Haven for visits and they would call each other often. Even after my parents passed away , Aunt Lucy remained a very special part of our family and we all always looked forward to seeing her at our family events. She will be missed very much!
Our sincere condolences,
Frances and Bill Festa (Hamden)
We are very sad learning of Great Aunt Lucy's passing. Many happy, funny memories at family events with Great Aunt Lucy…her zest for life, her "tell it like it is" way, and her stories will be very much missed and always admired.
Sincerely,
Tracy Festa (daughter of Frances Bello-Festa), Samantha & Courtney.
Lucy and I have been Friends since we met on Jury Duty, over 30yrs ago. We have enjoyed trips and many lunches at the Shore. She will be missed. My heartfelt and depest sympathy to all. Stella Koziatek
A fantastic lady who will be missed by many!