Mary Ematrudo Velleca, 85, of Hamden, formerly of Robin Drive, East Haven passed away on Thursday, July 9th, 2020 at Meadow Mills Assisted Living & Memory Care in Hamden. She was the beloved wife of 64 years to the late John A. Velleca who passed away on June 2nd, 2020. Mary was born in New Haven on January 9, 1935 and was the daughter of the late James and Theresa D’Addio Ematrudo. A graduate of the former St. Raphael’s School of Nursing, Mary was a Registered Nurse working as a labor and delivery nurse at the Hospital of St. Raphael for 40 years. Mary was devoted to her family and loved them all unconditionally. Mother of Lynn V. Sette (Christopher), John D. Velleca, Karen A. Brady (Kevin). Grandmother of Allegra & Kyra Sette, Jenni Velleca, Kayla & Ryan Brady. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Louis and James Ematrudo.
The visiting hours will be Thursday morning, July 23rd from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue (masks and social distancing required). Her funeral procession will leave at 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Avenue, Hamden at 11:30 AM (masks and social distancing required). Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd, Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489
I’m thinking of you all during this time and sending you love and prayers. I have many fond memories of Aunt Mary and family picnics at her home. I’m so sorry for your loss.
May you and uncle john rest peacefully ❤️ Love you
Prayers for Mary, her husband John & their Children. I only met Mary once when she came to see Beverly Ematrudo in NC. And we both had surgery the same time on our shoulder, Rotator Cuff. She would call me everyday to see how I was doing. Doing so terrible Mary I said, hers she said was a piece of cake. She would say “ your Dr did something wrong” But I enjoyed her calls so much. We became close because of our surgery the same time, great friends by Telephone. I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom & your dad so close together, RIP Mary & John
My sincerest condolences to the Velleca family
My parents (Jack and Norine Harsh) lived on Charnes Drive. They were friends of both John and Mary in the early days of Medallion Grove. John and Mary were the sweetest people. I’m sending prayers and condolences.
Mary was my cousin and she and your father were my godparents. Your Grandma Theresa and my father Jerry were sister and brother. You have my family’s deepest sympathy at the loss of both your parents. It seems like they were meant to be together always.
Dear Lynn, John and Karen. Sending our sincerest condolences, thoughts and prayers to all of you on the loss of your mom and your dad. Your parents were always loving and kind. We were privileged to be your neighbors.
Bernie White, Kimberly and Deana.
My deepest condolences to all of you on the loss of Mary and John. Mary is my first cousin. Aunt Theresa and my Dad Jerry were siblings. I was at the church and the cemetery for Mary’s service. It was beautiful. I am sad to say I missed John’s. Again my sympathy to all of your beautiful families.