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PIZZO, CARMELLA “GLORIA” IERNA Carmella “Gloria” (Ierna) Pizzo, 83, of Middletown, wife of the late Concetto “Jack” Pizzo, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Middlesex Health Care. She was born in Hartford, daughter of the late Salvatore and Santina (Scalora) Ierna. Her greatest pleasure was being surrounded by her family and friends. Carmella had a great capacity to love and was always looking for new friends wherever she went. Her deep faith helped her throughout her life in good times and bad. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were the joy of her life. Her handmade crocheted blankets will be a loving reminder to all her family. Carmella is survived by her sons, Paul Pizzo and his wife Cheryl of Middlefield, David Pizzo and his partner Seth Stevens of New Haven; daughters, Elena Skoglund and her husband Raymond of Meriden, Linda Casillo and her husband James of Portland, Sandra Pizzo of Middletown; sister, Josephine Gallo of New Britain; 11 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was predeceased by her daughter Cynthia Cyrulik; brother, Anthony Ierna; sisters, Angela Monaco and Virginia Bilodeau; as well as her great-grandchildren, triplets, Braden, Cassidy and Catelyn Casillo. Funeral services will be held on Saturday (June 18th) at 10 a.m. at Victory Tabernacle Church, 191 Rte. 66, Middlefield. Burial will be held at St. Sebastian Cemetery in Middlefield. Friends may call at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Fond memories of both Cindy and her Mom!
Both Angels in my eyes!
Miss me both
Linda Belanger
Linda Belanger
June 9, 2019
David,Sandy, Linda
I found out from Kevin today that your Mom went to heaven.
Im sure she will be greeted with open arms.
Loved that woman she was a sweetheart.
God bless you all.
Linda Belanger
Linda Belanger
October 27, 2016
David, sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My deepest sympathies.
Joe Peplau
June 29, 2016
Dear Linda: I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My deepest condolences and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Mabe Diamond
June 20, 2016
Dear Pizzo Family,
My heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your wonderful mother. You were blessed to have had her, as she was blessed to have had you and the joy all the little ones added to her life...May you all know peace and comfort with the many shared memories you have. Love, Keavy
Keavy Peterson
June 20, 2016
Dear Paul and Family: So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing! Sincerely, Helen King Lake Placid, Fl.
June 18, 2016
David and family, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all. I hope tomorrow is a beautiful celebration of her life.
Kristin Kyrka
June 17, 2016
Dear Pizzo Family, When I walked into our Mother's room at the Nursing home and saw an empty bed, I couldn't believe she was gone. Even though I only knew her for s short time I knew she was a loving Mother,friend and a beautiful person. You know she is peace and with your Dad. Love you all, Connie Spada
June 17, 2016
Linda and Family,
Very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Please know I'm thinking about you.
Donna Dornfried
June 17, 2016
Many warm and heartfelt thoughts are there with you today
Adele & Joe Reale
June 16, 2016
Elly and Family - I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Cheryl Jansak
June 16, 2016
Elly - my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Sonia Williams
June 16, 2016
Elena & Family
So sorry to hear about the recent passing of your mother. Keep those wonderful memories of all the years you had her in your life. My deepest sympathy.
Gail Scranton
June 16, 2016
I am so going to miss this precious woman in my life! I will be forever grateful for the blessing she has been to me for all these years. My heart goes out to every family member: children, grand children and great grand children as well as to the extended family. Truly Heaven gained an angel today.
Deb Jarzabek
June 15, 2016
May you rest in peace my dear friend. I will always remember the good times we shared.
Rosemarie Pantano
June 15, 2016
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