Edwina “Bina” Serfilippi Petrillo, 96, of North Haven, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard R. Petrillo, Sr. Edwina was born in New Haven on March 19, 1926. Edwina was the daughter of the late Sebastiano and Giuseppina Travaglini Serfilippi. She was a word processor for Nationwide Insurance for many years until her retirement. Mother of Denise M. Petrillo, Jacqueline A. (Alphonse) Lucibello and Richard R. (Michelle) Petrillo, Jr. Sister-in-law of Jennie Serfilippi and the late Raymond. Also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Sister of the late PFC Anio Serfilippi and the late Irmo Zandri (Leona).
Visiting hours will Tuesday, Nov. 1st at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue from 4 to 6 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony’s Church, 700 Washington Avenue, New Haven on Wednesday morning, Nov. 2nd at 10:00. Entombment will follow in the St. Lawrence Garden Mausoleum, West Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929, American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492, a Veterans Organization of one’s choice and HCP Community Healthcare & Hospice, 753 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437
May the family find comfort in knowing she was loved very much. She was like a mom to me. I will truly miss our conversations and friendship we had through the years. Until we meet again, may she rest in the arms of Jesus.
With Our Deepest Sorrow and Blessings
Victor and JoAnn DeNigris
Denise, Jackie and Al and Ricky and Michelle I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She was always on my mind. She was like a second mom to me. I love her and will always remember her as Eddie. May she R.I.,P with your dad.
My deepest sympathy and condolences to all surviving family members. I have fond memories of Mrs. Petrillo and several family parties that I visited as a guest of my closest friend (& best man at my wedding) son Richie. It was always wonderful to share food & drink at the Petrillo household and enjoy the joyous Italian family – warm loudness. It is clear Edwina lived a long and wonderful life and although she is now departed, may her spirit soar and the happy memories linger with all who knew her. Blessings and peace.
Denise,Jackie,Al and Ricky I am very sorry about your mother, Mrs. Edwina was a very happy, friendly person and loved music so I will always remember her, wishing you Courage at this time..
To Edwina‘s family
I will truly remember her kindness her beautiful smile and her greatest love for her family. She was a beautiful soul who took us all under her wings and was always there for us and she will truly never be forgotten. She made nationwide a better place to work and it was truly my honor to work with her and get to know her.
Sue Rego
Edwina was a very dear friend for the years I worked at nationwide Ins .my to prayers to the family.God Bless
My sincere sympathy to your family. Edwina was a true friend to me I spoke with her every year. I will always remember her pleasant demeanor.
Deepest condolences to Rich Petrillo Jr., and his family on the passing of his mother, and sincere sympathies to the extended family on the passing of Mrs. Edwina Petrillo.
Rick I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your whole family.
Nancy LeBarron Coppola