Angelina SCARPETTI Obituary

SCARPETTI, Angelina

Angelina "Lee" (Capozziello) Scarpetti age 85 of Trumbull, the beloved wife of the late Raymond D. Scarpetti Sr., entered into eternal rest on Friday (March 22, 2013) in Bridgeport Hospital with her loving family by her side. Born in Faeto, Foggia, Italy on November 3, 1927 she was the daughter of the late Carmine and Jennie (Campanella) Capozziello, arrived at Ellis Island at the age of 3 and moved to Bridgeport. After she married, Lee moved to Trumbull and lived there most of her life. Lee was a 7 term State Senator for the 22nd District, Assistant Majority and Minority Leader, Chairwoman of Public Safety. She was a member of the Internship committee which was near and dear to her heart. Lee was a member of the Trumbull Town Council and Town Committee. She was the first woman and Trumbull resident to be Commissioner for the Greater Bridgeport Transit District (GBTD). Lee was a realtor for Century 21 and also an entrepreneur starting Casa Décor in Trumbull, Grinder City in Monroe and Faeto Pasta Shop and Pasta Fresca Restaurant in Newtown. She frequently visited schools to inspire young people especially girls to strive to be their best. She is survived by four children, Doreen Scarpetti-Weihing and husband Thomas, Raymond D. Scarpetti Jr. and wife Millie, Richard Scarpetti and wife Deborah, Darlene Scarpetti-Odegaard and husband Brandon; five grandchildren, Michael Stefani, Gina Scarpetti, David Scarpetti, Richard Scarpetti Jr., Victoria Odegaard; one sister, Josephine Kopec, niece Deborah Gintoli and nephew Teddy Kopec and several other nieces and nephew. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Connecticut Chapter, 2075 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT. 06067 in memory of Lee.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. DIRECTLY in St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main St., Trumbull with a Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment in St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Ave., Bridgeport. To sign an online guest book or to send private condolences please visit www.parentelauro.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Mar. 23, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Angelina SCARPETTI

13 Entries

Mary and Jimmy Collins

March 26, 2013

Deepest condolences to all the Scarpetti family. Angelina was a truly wonderful lady who served her community well over many years, and a really nice and compassionate person. She will be very sorely missed. Blessings to you all.

Patricia Firkey Backer

March 25, 2013

Doreen,Raymond, Rickie, Darleen, I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Lee, helped all of my family always. Love you all Auntie Pat

Eve Anthony

March 25, 2013

Dear Doreen,Darlene and Rick,

I am so very sorry to hear about Mrs. S passing. She was an amazing person and a true inspiration! I fondly recall many wonderful conversations with her and sharing her signature pizza, (bacon, onion, no tomato!!)!! My deepest condolences to your family!
Eve and Susie Anthony

Andrea Scott

March 25, 2013

I have always admired former State Senator Lee Scarpetti. My condolences and prayers go out to her family. She was a wonderful woman and she will live in the hearts of her love ones forever.

March 25, 2013

Doreen, Rick and Family,
We will always remember the happy times at Pasta Fresca with your Mom and all of you. They were great years and our kids learned great work ethic from all of you. We thank you and your family for giving our kids the foundation to their working careers. God Bless You.
Richard and Bonnie Parks, Newtown, CT

Judith Freedman

March 25, 2013

To all of Lee's Children and Grandchildren,
Your Mom and Grand ma was a very special person and I have some wonderful memories of the things we did while we served together in the Senate. She loved all of you, she loved your Dad and she loved representing Bridgeport and Trumbull. She shared so many stories of what it was like growing up in Bridgeport and was so very proud of her heritage. She was a caring and compassionate woman. She would go through all of sorts of hoops to serve those she loved so very much. She treated each one of her constituents as if they were family. What a legacy.
I hope your memories will be of all the good times you shared. She was so proud of all of you.
Fondly,
Judi

March 24, 2013

Doreen, Rick, and Darlene,

I was so sorry to read about your Mom's passing. Debbie and I used to take turns getting her Cappuccino on Saturday evenings at Pasta Fresca. I miss those days with all of you at the restaurant. Those were the good old days!

Cindy Fedor
Stratford, CT

Angela Rizio

March 23, 2013

Doreen & Scarpetti families,

I will always remember speaking with your mother at Pasta Fresca in Newtown - most especially at this time of the year. I fondly remember bringing my own four children to the store and she would be busy making the Easter meat pies. She would always come to speak to the children with her apron on and full of flour! I would explain to my children that she was our state senator and not afraid to work at anything and get her hands dirty. A lesson learned for us all.

She was truly an inspiration in every way. I know that these wonderful memories will comfort you all during this difficult time and her legacy will live on through all of you.

With sincere sympathy,
Angela Rizio

March 23, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.

PAT MAILLET

March 23, 2013

SO SORRY TO READ OF LEE'S DEATH IN CT POST TODAY. I ALWAYS ENJOYED HER COMPANY WHEN AT THE BANK OR SOCIALLY. SHE WAS QUITE A WOMAN!!!!!!!! THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM THE DAYS IN TRUMBULL AND MONROE

William Benedetto

March 23, 2013

Much Love & Support.

Debbie, Joe, Ryan, Troy and Ciara Simek

March 23, 2013

Dear Doreen, Rick, Darleen and Scarpetti Family;
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was such a vibrant woman and we will all remember what a wonderful and generous person she was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debbie, Joe, Ryan, Troy and Ciara Simek

George/Antoinette (Ferraro) Roman

March 23, 2013

Dear Josephine & Scarpetti Family, We were very saddened to hear of Angie's death. She was a fantastic person. She will be missed by all who knew her and loved her.

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