Mary D. Petrie

BRANFORD AND ANSONIA: Mary D. Petrie, 81, of Branford, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday evening, September 9, 2012, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Stewart J. Petrie M.D.
Mrs. Petrie was born in Ansonia on January 4, 1931, daughter of the late Pietro and Dafne Matricaria Pizzi. She graduated from Ansonia High School in 1948 and from Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. She began her career as a delivery room nurse at Griffin Hospital in Derby and later worked alongside her husband in his OB/GYN practice for many years in the Valley area. Mary was a certified Lamaze instructor, a member of the New Haven County Medical Association Women's Auxiliary, and a loyal volunteer and board member at Homemakers Thrift Shop in Branford, whose proceeds benefit local medical charities.
She is survived by three loving and devoted daughters, Mary-Ellen Faroni (Russell Sr.) and Patricia Limauro (James) of Bethany, and Suzanne Petrie Liscouski (Robert) of Leesburg, VA, a step-son, S. Judson Petrie Jr. of Belfast, ME, a step-daughter, Gwen Gilbert (Robert) of Seymour, a sister, Lorraine Mariotti of Port Charlotte, FL, cherished grandchildren, Russell Faroni Jr., Michael Faroni, Robert Judson Liscouski, Judson Hendricks, Heather Petrie, Kaylan Petrie, Jessie Gilbert, Jeffrey Gilbert, Jamie Gilbert, and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Calling hours for relatives and friends will be on Wednesday September 12, 2012 from 5 to 8 pm at the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Thursday, September 13, 2012, Mary's funeral will commence at 9:00 am from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 81 Center Road (Route 114) in Woodbridge. Interment will follow in the family plot in Mount Saint Peter Cemetery in Derby. Given the care and dedication of the Connecticut Hospice staff in her final weeks and days, the family requests contributions be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405, in lieu of flowers; or to the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital, 350 Seymour Avenue, Derby, CT 06418 or through the funeral home. To honor Mary and send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.