Emily Cavallaro Kovacs

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Emily Kovacs Obituary

KOVACS Emily Cavallaro Kovacs of Bridgeport, born August 3, 1920, died peacefully early Saturday morning, March 31, 2007 at the Carolton Chronic Care Hospital, Fairfield. Born in Bridgeport, Emily was a lifelong area resident. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Domenica DiLeo Cavallaro and was predeceased by her brother, Sam Cavallaro and sister, Carmela Cavallaro Piazza Breither. Emily graduated from Bassick High School in 1938, worked for Bryant Electric during World War II, then for D.M. Reads and for many years at SNET where she eventually retired. Before her illness Emily lived at the Success Village Apartments from 1964 through 2005. Left to cherish her memory are her very dear nephews Frank Piazza and friend Wilma D'Amore of Bridgeport and Phillip Cavallaro and his wife Ethel of Huntington her dear niece, Debbie Riggott and her husband Dave of Stratford and sister-in-law Celia Cavallaro of Huntington. "Auntie Mimi" will be greatly missed by her great nephews and nieces, Frank Piazza and his wife Nancy of Trumbull along with their children Cheryl, Lisa and Frankie, Raymond Piazza of Bridgeport, Jack Piazza, and his wife Theresa of Stratford along with their children Alishia and Jackie, Lynn Ries and her husband Douglas of Weston, Mark Piazza and his wife Toni of Stratford, Phillip, Christina and Melissa Cavallaro, of Huntington, Lisa Spataro of Beacon Falls and Jennifer and Lauren Riggott of Stratford. Emily will always be remembered for her sweet and considerate nature, for always sending a card on your birthday, for her baked goodies and family favorite cheesecake, and gifts so beautifully wrapped at Christmas that even as a kid, thought were too pretty to open. Emily had a sweet reference to everyone as dear or doll and never had an unkind word to say. She was a dignified and independent woman and a constant pillar of tradition to her family who will greatly miss her. Services for Emily will be privately held for family and close friends. Arrangements in care of the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Apr. 1 to Apr. 2, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Emily Kovacs

4 Entries

Carol Martino

April 4, 2007

We would like you to know how sorry we were that we could not attend the funeral for Emily. She was such a loving person and I know she will be missed by all.Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless
Mary and Dominick Schiavone and
Carol and John Martino

Lauren Riggott

April 3, 2007

Dear Aunt Mimi,

I hope that you can rest in peace finally. You are a fighter. You were such a sweet and caring woman and I will never forget you.

Love you!
Lauren

John Velky

April 2, 2007

To Emily’s Family,
My mother Bertha Velky worked with Emily at D.M. Reads years ago. I remember her coming to our house on Summit St. in Bridgeport on various holidays. We would pick her up at the Success Apartments and bring over to the house for the day. She was the sweetest and most gracious person I've ever met, very tiny and fragile like a little girl. Emily always came over with home made goodies for all. Mother was always proud to have had such a friend and they worked well together at Reads. To Emily I say: “Life’s Race Well Run, Life’s Work Well Done, Life’s Victory Won, Now Cometh Rest.” May God bless your entire family at this difficult time. Rest In Peace Emily.
John Velky

Deborah Riggott

April 2, 2007

My dear Auntie Mimi:
Thank you for being such a special part of our lives. We'll never forget your thoughtfulness throughout the years and how special you made each holiday and birthday! Your independence and courage were an inspiration to me. I know you will rest peacefully and your mother, father, sister and brother have welcomed you home. We will all miss you terribly but at the same time we are gratefull for all the years we had with you and the love you shared with us.
Sweet dreams Aunt Mimi,
Love always, Debbie & Dave & family

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