Susan Delmonaco

1936 - 2018

MERIDEN - Susan Delmonaco, 81, of Meriden, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018 at Connecticut Hospice. 

She was born in New Haven on Feb. 4, 1936, a daughter of the late Joseph and Carmel (Garufi) Perna. She worked for SNET for many years until retiring as a supervisor. A devoted mother and grandmother, Susan always went out of her way to care for her family in any way she could. She loved to travel and play bingo, enjoyed horse racing, and was a fan of the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox.

The family would like to thank the staff at Connecticut Baptist Home for the care and compassion they gave to Susan and her family during the 11 years in which it became her home. The nursing staff and caregivers at Connecticut Baptist Home opened their hearts and arms to Susan and became a beloved part of her family.

She is survived by her sons, Joseph Delmonaco and his wife, Maria, of Wallingford and Anthony Delmonaco and his wife, Elvira, of Hamden; her sister, Josephine Brellis, of West Haven; her brother, Gene Perna, of West Haven; her grandchildren, Marc, Tony, Sean, Randy, Christa, Betta, Joey, and Nicole; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Phyllis Francis; her brother, Joseph Perna; and her special aunt, Jennie Cassella.

Her family will receive relatives and friends at The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., Friday, Jan. 12, from 4 until 7 p.m. Her funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the funeral home  Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven. Gifts in her memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.