Branford, Connecticut
1940 - 2016
Mary Celia Riccio Montesanto, 76, of Branford passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of the late Anthony Montesanto. Mary was born in New Haven on September 30, 1940 to the late Anthony and Mary Mayeski Riccio. She worked for 34 years for the...
Read MoreI was an 8 yr old in her 3rd grade class at Hayes School and remember her fondly, she was my first crush. I also remember her coming into the classroom after lunch crying because President Kennedy was shot. She was one of the best teachers and she made learning fun.
Bob Heslin
July 27, 2024 | New Haven, CT | Teacher
Without question the most influential teacher of my life. Even after leaving Hayes School and moving forward I would return periodically to visit and chat. She was indeed a special teacher and more to the point a special person.
MARK LANDRY
January 23, 2022 | Dunbarton, NH | Student
I just found out about Mary’s passing. What a great teacher she was. I had her as my teacher at Hayes School. Mary left a beautiful impression in many of the students she taught May she Rest In Peace.
Maryann Atlas
February 22, 2021 | Branford, CT | Acquaintance
Miss you every day. I seem to say daily, wish Mary was here she would give me the answer!
Love you, keep my seat warm
Judy Mautte
October 04, 2019 | Branford, CT | Friend
Sad to hear of Mary passing. She was a strong woman and a great classmate. Fond memories. Rest in peace Mary.
Celia (Neumann) Lenkiewicz
October 16, 2016
Mary always had a Smile and Hello every time we crossed paths in High School. Mary will be missed by all of us in the Class of 58.
George Scharf
October 16, 2016 | Summerville, SC
Thank you, Miss Riccio, for your dedication to and high expectations of your students. Rest in peace.
October 15, 2016
Jennifer Palmer
October 13, 2016 | Branford, CT
Thank you for being an inspiration and symbol of strength and hope
Jennifer Palmer
October 13, 2016 | Branford, CT