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Marie Cesca Obituary
Marie (Melillo) Cesca, 97, of Danbury, wife of the late Eugene Cesca, died on Friday, February 15, 2019.
Mrs. Cesca was born in Danbury, January 18, 1922, the daughter of Vincent and Rose (Bonadio) Melillo. She attended local schools and graduated from Danbury High School with the Class of 1940.
A lifelong Danbury resident, Mrs. Cesca was employed in the family business, the former Melillo Flower Shop, Hospital Ave., Danbury.
She was a member of St. Gregory the Great Church of Danbury.
Mrs. Cesca is survived by four sons, Gene Cesca and his wife Carol of Naugatuck, Ken Cesca and his wife Sue of Somerville, SC, Paul Cesca and his wife Mary Ellen of Danbury and Gary Cesca and his wife Sarah of Manchester; a daughter, Judith Catalano of Newtown; nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 11 a.m. in St. Gregory the Great Church, Danbury.
Burial will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
The family will receive friends in the Jowdy-Kane Funeral Home, 9-11 Granville Avenue, Danbury on Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
Contributions in Mrs. Cesca's memory may be made to St. Gregory the Great Church, 45 Great Plain Rd., Danbury, CT 06811 or to St. Peter Church, 104 Main St., Danbury 06810.
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Linda Malchisky
February 11, 2023
Will always remember my cousin Marie. Although we were many years apart in age she was always upbeat and knew what was going on. She is missed by many. Linda Bonadio Malchisky
March 31, 2019
I was thinking of Marie recently and I am saddened to hear of her passing. She and my mother, were cousins. I had the honor of being at their reunion and enjoyed when they came to visit our farm in NY. We talked on occasion and I felt blessed to know such a warmhearted person. RIP
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cartoceti
February 22, 2019
So very sad to hear this news. Our deepest sympathies to Valerie and her family. Bob and Susanne Cartoceti, Southbury, CT
DOUG Fachnie
February 22, 2019
My deepest sympathies to you and your family, Ken.
Doug Fachnie
February 21, 2019
Very sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Chet and I are in California visiting our grandchildren and unfortunately won't be back in town Friday but our thoughts will be with you.
Donna Melillo Osiecki
Evelynne McCoy-Stone Adams
February 20, 2019
My deepest sympathies to all. Marie was a good neighbor to my Aunt Esther and Uncle Leo McCoy
who lived next door. My Uncle used to remark that the Cescas were the ideal neighbors.
May you all enjoy the wonderful memories of your wonderful Mom. Sincerely, Evelynne
Loraine Duclos
February 19, 2019
My condolences to Gene, Carol, Mike & Darren & their offspring & the rest of the Cesca family. She was a strong woman who valued family above all else. Unfortunately the distance will prevent me from attending the services.
Colleen Brennan -Glatzel
February 18, 2019
To the Cesca Family , so very sorry to hear about your mom , I have great childhood memories of your mom growing up on Meadowbrook Rd .. may she Rest In Peace .
February 17, 2019
To all the Cesca Family,
My deepest sympathies on the passing
of Marie. She was a very special cousin
of mine, and loved her zest for life.
She will be missed by many. My prayers
for the comfort of the family.
Linda Bonadio Malchisky
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