Hilda Eligio, 91, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with her family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of the late Paul V. Eligio.  Hilda was born in New Haven on March 29, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Michele and Agusta DellaGiustina Borsoi.  She had worked as a seamstress for the former Robby Len and later as a manager for JOANN Fabric and Crafts.  Hilda also worked as a sales associate at Kohl’s, the former Caldor, and Ames clothing stores for many years.  She enjoyed sewing, gardening and most of all entertaining at her home for the holidays surrounded by her family whom she loved unconditionally.  Beloved mother of Paulette (David) Carrano, Paul (Sue) Eligio and Michele (Rich Simons) Eligio.  Loving grandmother of Tara (Ray) Rodriguez, Mark Anthony (Christina) Eligio, Shauna (Peter) DeStefano, Joshua (Kristin) Eligio, Justin Eligio, and Nicholas Simons.  Sister of Edward (Louise) Borsoi. Also survived by eight great-grandchildren.

The visiting hours will be on Thursday, November 18,th  from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.  Interment will be privately held.