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1923
DIED
2013
Sebastiana Garofalo Obituary
She is survived by two brothers, Joseph (and wife Maria) Garofalo of Middletown, and Sebastian Garofalo (and Patricia Savastra) of Cromwell. She is also survived by three sisters, Rosa Misenti (and the late Salvatore Misenti) of Middletown, Anna Calvo (and husband Sebastian) of Middletown, and Maria Milardo of Middletown. She was predeceased by two brothers, Vincenzo and Sebastian Garofalo, and two sisters Maria Garofalo and Vincenza Cannata, all of Melilli. She is survived by eighteen nieces and nephews, which were always her absolute pride and joy in life. She is also predeceased by one nephew, Giuseppe Misenti and one niece, Mary Ann Calvo, both of Middletown. She was also predeceased by her sister-in-law, Carol Garofalo of Cromwell.
A funeral liturgy will be celebrated on Thursday, April 11th at 10:00am at St. Sebastian Church in Middletown, CT, followed by a Christian Burial at St. Sebastian Cemetery in Middletown. Friends may call at the D'Angelo Funeral Home, 22 South Main Street in Middletown on Wednesday, April 10th between the hours of 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
The family of Sebastiana Garofalo would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt "thank you" to the health care staff at the Apple Rehab Center on Highland Avenue in Middletown. Their attention and care to our beloved "Nella" will never be forgotten.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sabrina
October 23, 2025
My Nonna was the most amazing woman on earth - more like a mother to me than a grandmother. She was funny, loving, caring, and incredibly smart. She taught me so many things - like how to sew a cover, even though I was never as good as her. Every winter, she made us warm covers and slippers with so much love.
She always took care of my mother and us, right up until her very last day. Even then, she would still ask if we were okay or if we needed anything. I had such a special connection with my Nonna - I used to call her Nonnina.
As she got older, she would sometimes fall, and strangely, I could sense it even in my sleep. I´d wake up, run to her, and catch her before she hit the floor. It was like a premonition - our bond was that strong.
I hope she´s proud of me and resting peacefully in heaven. She had converted to Islam ten years before she passed and was buried in an Islamic funeral.
I love you, Nonna. I miss you deeply. See you soon, inshallah.
April 10, 2013
What I will always remember was her smile and how her face would light up at the sight of a nephew or neice. When I lived in FL, every Sunday at 10:00am my phone would ring, and it was Aunt Nella calling to check on how I was doing? And if had eaten !! Rest in peace Zia. Sal Garofalo
sofia latina
April 9, 2013
nella was a very kind and gentle person.she will be missed.our thoughts and prayers for the garofalo family
staff Apple rehab
April 9, 2013
Caring for nella was a pleasure. .. her dancing and singing will keep her spirit alive!
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