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Mattie Orticari Obituary

ORTICARI Mattie (Matilda) (Angiolillo) Orticari, age 85 of Bridgeport, the beloved wife of the late Louis Orticari, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 19, 2012 in Maefair Health Care Center, Trumbull with her loving family by her side. Born in Bridgeport on December 22, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Vito and Josephine (Buchicchio) Angiolillo, and was a Bridgeport resident all of her life. She was a retired waitress of Marnick's Restaurant in Lordship. Mattie was an excellent cook and every Saturday she opened her home to all who would come. Survivors include her beloved children, John Orticari, Carol Orticari and partner Debra Castelluccio, her sister, Lee Cusano, her brother, Anthony Angiolillo, and a brother-in-law, Nicholas Quattone and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by six sisters and two brothers. The family would like to give a special thanks to the 3rd floor of Maefair Health Care for their love and care of Mattie. Friends are invited to attend the funeral on Friday, March 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home, 559 Washington Ave., Bridgeport and at 10:00 AM in St. Margaret's Shrine, 2539 Park Ave., Bridgeport with a Mass of the Christian Burial. Interment in St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Parente-Lauro Funeral Home. www.parentelauro.com

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Published by Connecticut Post from Mar. 21 to Mar. 22, 2012.

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March 24, 2012

John, I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Prayers for strength to get through this difficult time.
Theresa

Michelle Molnar

March 22, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful person and will be missed.

tricia wallick

March 21, 2012

Rest in peace Aunt Matt.. i will always remember the wonderful times we all had together, especially our Christmas visits! We know you will be watching over us all!

Carol Orticari

March 21, 2012

Mom, life when you were young and carefree is what I'll remember. May you be at rest and peace and say hello to grandma and everyone for me.

Tim & Jeannette McQueeney

March 21, 2012

Offering our sincerest condolences to Mattie's family. May the peace of the Lord help heal your hearts.

Even though we can't be there at this time, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tim & Jeannette

Diane DeFilippo

March 21, 2012

Aunt Mat, R.I.P.!!

Debbie DeFilippo

March 21, 2012

Love my Aunt Mattie,will be missed but never forgotten.

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