Fredricka Ponzo Elia, 93, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2019 at The Village at Mariners Point, East Haven. She was the beloved wife of 69 years to the late Michael P. Elia. Fredricka was born in New Haven on August 14, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Louis and Olympia Cofrancesco Ponzo. She had worked as a bookkeeper at National Compressed Gases for many years until her retirement. Fredricka was a very reserved person who enjoyed playing cards and cooking, but most of all spending time with her family whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Louis F. Elia and Michael R. (Jill) Elia. Grandmother of Allison Elia (Ellis) Wisely and Caroline Elia. Predeceased by her brothers Vincent and George Ponzo and her sisters June Ruggiero and Grace Coppolla.
The visiting hour will be Friday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 11:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 11:30. Entombment will follow in the St. Lawrence Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 260 Cochituate Road, #200, Framingham, MA 01701 or the National Kidney Foundation, 1465 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410.
Louis, Michael, Jill, Allison, and Caroline my sincere condolences on the loss of your mom, mother in law, and grandmother. She was my second mom and I loved her so much. I was glad I got to see her before she passed on to be with your dad. If there is anything I can do for any of you please call me I am right next door. I am so heart broken but I know she is with Mike and happy again. Again my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
A wonderful aunt that our family cherished! She will be missed!
Love,
John, Andrea, A.J., Bella and Grayson
Freddie, you have been our neighbor for 41+ years and we could have not asked for a better, loving & caring person.
Our families became close instantly. You were a joy and we will always cherish our memories of you. Irene & I have always thought of you as a mother to us & as a grandparent to Frank and Martin. We will miss you deeply and you will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Love always, Frank, Irene, Frank & Martin Blee
To Lou and Mike,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mom.
Please know that you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
John. Vigliotti
Frost Drive\North Haven
What a wonderful person. I remember sitting at the table before going to school with Mike having toast. We had a lot fun times when we were kids going up right next door. She is with Uncle Mike now. She will be missed by all of us.
My prayers are with you all,
Terry Astorino Napierkowski
What a spunky lady your mom was. It was a privileged to know her. My hear and prayers are with you both and your families. Rest in peace Aunt Freddie.
Love you both,
Lorelei
To Mike and Lou;
She was known as “Babe” to the Ponzo” side of the family; “Auntie Fredricka “ to her nieces and nephews on that same side. I was lucky to have her not only for my aunt but also my Godmother.
You will always hold a special place in my heart and will be truly missed. Love ❤️ you, Geraldine.
Lou and Mike
I’m so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I’m sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I just read it in the Advisor. If I remember correctly she lived on Clinton Ave back in the day. I would stop in to visit when I walked my babies. We also lived on Clinton Ave. She was always so welcoming! My dad was her moms younger brother Bill. Please accept our sincere sympathy.