Phyllis Verrillo, 87, of North Branford passed away peacefully on February 28 with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Anthony G. Verrillo. Phyllis was born on March 8, 1932 in Bangor, ME to the late William and Phyllis (Driscoll) Ogilvie. She loved growing up in Bangor, especially her grandmother’s farm. After moving to CT, she and her young family traveled back yearly for family gatherings at her parent’s “camp” on Lake Lucerne. Phyllis’s greatest joy was spending time with her family whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Gerald (Debra) Verrillo of Guilford and Cheryl (Douglas) Vine of North Branford. Grandmother of Tanya Vine, Jared (Lauren) Verrillo, Sharon (Mike) Ferrara, Tim (Julia) Verrillo, Douglas (Kelley) Vine and Kelsey (Brett) Leis. Beloved Great Grandmother to eight children. She is also survived by her brother William (Arlene) Ogilvie and her nephew and many nieces.
There will be a graveside service at the All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Thursday, March 5 at 10:00 am. Arrangements are in care of The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.obituaries.northhavenfuneral.com In lieu of flowers and to honor Phyllis’s giving spirit, please consider a donation to VITAS Hospice, 199 Park Rd. Ext., Middlebury, CT 06762