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Phyllis C. Mazzarella Cuteri

Phyllis Cuteri Obituary

CUTERI Phyllis C. Mazzarella Cuteri, age 54 of Easton, beloved wife of Dr. Joseph A. Cuteri, died peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous 15 year battle with breast cancer. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on April 20, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Carolyn Nicoletta Mazzarella. Mrs. Cuteri was a graduate of St. John's University and earned her Master's Degree in Education from Wagner College. She taught for 12 years in the New York public school system. Phyllis was a loving wife and devoted mother who will be deeply missed. In addition to her loving husband of 29 years, survivors include her two cherished daughters, Carolyn Rose, and Catherine Phyllis, both of Easton, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and dear friends. She was predeceased by a sister, Betty Ann Parente. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of those who helped with her care during their time of need. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 11 a.m. in St. Theresa Church, Trumbull for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow in the St. Monica Mausoleum of the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the Norma Pfriem Breast Cancer Center c/o Bridgeport Hospital, 267 Grant Street, Bridgeport, CT 06610. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Nov. 15 to Nov. 17, 2009.

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Betty Neary

December 5, 2009

Dear Joe, Carolyn and Catherine,

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Phyllis was a very special cousin to me. I admired her courage. I will miss our phone calls of encouragement to each other. Just know that you all have a special angel in heaven watching over you.

Love and hugs to all of you.

Betty Neary

Melissa Pikul

December 2, 2009

I wish I knew the words that would give true comfort, or maybe that I could give the gift of time; enough time that the sharpest edges of sorrow are gently softened. I admired Phyllis for so many things, and she was deeply loved. My family’s heartfelt sympathies and prayers are with you all. We love you too. Jan, Melissa, Celidgh and Gunnar

Millie Pitzschler

November 27, 2009

Dr. Cuteri and Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort.

God Bless You!

Natalie Arduini

November 26, 2009

Dear Dr.Cuteri and family,
We are so sorry for your loss, we love you so much and hope the memories will keep you strong. Our prayers will be with you always.
With our deepest sympathy,
Lino, Natalie and Christina Arduini

Lisa Fabrizi

November 20, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your wife. May the wonderful memories you have hold close to your heart.

Lisa Benton-Fabrizi

Christian Galasso

November 19, 2009

Dr. Cuteri and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy. We pray that God's healing touch will comfort you during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Peter and Christian Galasso

Tish Rodriguez

November 19, 2009

Dear Joe, Carolyn & Catherine,
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to your family in this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing that your loved one is no longer suffering and is always watching over all of you.

I never had the pleasure of meeting Phyllis personally but by all accounts she was a wonderful and courageous woman.


Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep

I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glint on snow

I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain

When you wake in the morning hush
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circling flight
I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep

November 18, 2009

Dear Dr Cuteri- we are so sorry for the loss of your wife. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Andrea, Chris and Penelope Tatalias

Kathleen and John Linger

November 18, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri and Family-

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. We hope that the memories of Phyllis will bring you and your daughters comfort.

With our deepest sympathy

November 18, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri,

I was so saddened to learn of your wife's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you and extending my heartfelt sympathy to all of you. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Cheryl Miller

November 18, 2009

Dear Dr Cuteri and family, Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. May your memories of laughter and love carry you through the difficult days ahead. You'll be in our thoughts and prayers. Christina, John, Logan, Coco, Hunter and Brittany Marson (Fairfield, CT)

Pat Blumstein

November 18, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri and Daughters,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss, and I am thinking of you at this time of sorrow. I hope the cherished memories of your wife and mother will be some comfort to you.
Sincerely,

November 18, 2009

Dr. Cuteri,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
-Kristine Cook

Pattie Felner-Bragano

November 17, 2009

Dear Joe,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying that you have peace in your heart as you go forward in this life without Phyllis.

Kathy Provenzano

November 17, 2009

Dr. Cuteri, We are sorry for your loss and may your memories give you and your daughters the strength in the days ahead. Our deepest sympathy. John, Kathy Provenzano

Floria & Mario Mallozzi

November 17, 2009

Dr. Cuteri and family,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of grief. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Lucille Delos

November 17, 2009

Dear Joe
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweetest wife Phyllis. She is one of the most precious women I have ever met. She will be missed by all who had the good luck to have known her.
Lucille and Pete Delos (Albuquerque,New mexico & Trumbull Ct)

Kimberly McKeown

November 17, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Kimberly, Juliana and Nicholas McKeown

Caroline & Jim Spak

November 17, 2009

Dr. Cuteri,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your girls. Please know you are all in our prayers and thoughts.

Lisa Bartoli

November 17, 2009

Dr. Cuteri, Carolyn and Catherine,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dear wife and mom. May all of the loving memories be with you always.
Our deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lisa Bartoli and Family

joe rosa

November 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Aubrey Kintop

November 17, 2009

Carolyn,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong - your mother will always be watching over you.

Michelle Sharma

November 17, 2009

Dr. Cuteri and Family,
May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
My condolences to you and your girls during this time of sorrow.

Linda & David Antignani

November 17, 2009

Dr. Cuteri and family ~ While the pain of your loss is very new and deep, please know that Mrs. C is in paradise.. a place where there is no pain and she is completely well. Her spirit lives on in your daughters. May she rest in peace and may your family begin to heal.

Lori Brunetto

November 17, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss. I pray that your precious memories will bring you comfort. With my deepest sympathy, Lori Brunetto

Angela Basta

November 17, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri & family,

My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joanna Ferreira

November 17, 2009

Dr Cuteri and Family, I am so sorry to here of your loss. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time. Joanna Ferreira (Shelton,CT)

Kristen Naylor Perachio

November 17, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Carmela Cusano

November 17, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Carmela Cusano

caroline daly

November 16, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gail Gunzy

November 16, 2009

Dr. Cuteri
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughters during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy.

November 16, 2009

Dr. Cutieri and family, Words cannot express how saddened we are for you. OUr thoughts and prayers are with you. May the memories, in time, warm your heart. God Bless you and Phyllis now and always
Joann Bernardo Briganti

Ann Marie Cuteri Curran

November 16, 2009

Dear Joseph, Caroline and Catherine,
Your wife/mother was a remarkable women.Although her disease was advanced and she must have been in a great deal of pain ,she somehow brought herself to my dads wake to comfort us.I will always remember her as a beautiful person with an even more beautiful soul.

Diane & Dennis Eannotti

November 16, 2009

Dr. Cuteri,
Dennis and I wish to express to you and your girls our deepest sympathy. Nothing we can say will make this time any easier, but just know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God help you through this difficult time and may you find strength in eachother. Phyllis has left this world much to soon, but heaven needed her back and she is now a beautiful angel watching over her most cherished loved ones.

Mary Razzino

November 16, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri, Carolyn and Catherine,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May each memory of yesterday help to get you through the tomorrows.

God Bless You,

Mary E. Razzino

mary turechek

November 16, 2009

Dr, Cuteri & Daughters,

So sorry of your loss. My prayers are with you all.

Mary Turechek

November 16, 2009

Dr, Cuteri & Daughters,

So sorry of your loss. My prayers are with you all.

Mary Turechek

Chris and Patti Iannucci

November 16, 2009

Dr. Cuteri and family,
Our thoughts are with you now as they have been over the years. What an amazing woman Phyllis was. I know your cherished memories will bring you comfort.

November 16, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri and family- We are so sorry for your loss. May Phyllis rest in peace with all the angels of heaven.
Edith, Daniel and Cristina DiMuro

November 16, 2009

Dr. Cuteri, Prayers and blessings to you and your daughters at this sad time.
Marcela Bento and family

Marge Cruz

November 16, 2009

Dearest Carolyn,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you peace and comfort. With Sincere Sympathy, Marge Cruz and Family.

Audrey Packo

November 16, 2009

Dr. Cuteri, Your strength and bravery is astonishing. Never did you allude to having any serious personal issues outside of your business environment. I am confident that you and your family will share special memories during this very difficult time of loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Susan Trabka

November 16, 2009

Dr. Cuteri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

November 16, 2009

Dr.Cuteri,
May God Bless you and your daughters. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ellen Lazaro & Family

John LaBella

November 16, 2009

Joe, Carolyn and Catherine....I am deeply sorry over your loss. She was a genuine and wonderful woman. I know she is in Heaven with her family. May God bless you.

Gina Manoni

November 16, 2009

Dear Joe, Carolyn & Catherine, We will always remember her cheerful smiles and warm heart. As the days and weeks past, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
~ Doug & Gina Manoni

Sophie Piekielniak

November 16, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Phyllis Piccirillo

November 16, 2009

Dear Dr. Cuteri,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of grief. May our dear Lord grant you peace. Sincerely, Phyllis Piccirillo

Dorett Thomas

November 16, 2009

Joe, just as the sun will set then rise with each and every dawn, the souls of those who lived life well eternally live on.......

With Heartfelt Sympathy
Dorett

November 16, 2009

Dr. Cuteri, May God Bless you and your daughters at this most sorrowful time. My prayers are with you all.

Diane Montelli Morrisey

Melanie Hogberg

November 16, 2009

Joe, Carolyn and Catherine,
There are no words. Phyllis was a wonderful, loving, giving person-as you already are aware. My thoughts and prayers are with you as they have been all along. My GOD comfort you and guide you through this very difficult time. Phyllis will live in our hearts forever.

Jeanne Macisco

November 15, 2009

Though no words of mine coud ever ease your loss, I do want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and that I extend my most profound sympathy to you and your daughters, the Mazzarella and Cuteri families and staff of the office.

Jerry Farina

November 15, 2009

To Dr. Cuteri, and your daughters: Myself, & Maggie will always keep Phyllis in our hearts forever. She was a wonderful person, wife, and mother! She is at peace now and isn't suffering anymore. May GOD BLESS you and your entire family at this time.
Sincerely Yours, Jerry & Margaret Farina

November 15, 2009

Dear Joe, Carolyn and Catherine: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Our sincerest condolences.

Renee and Bruce Fodiman
Huntington, CT

November 15, 2009

Our love thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Much Love
Ginnie & Bill

Diana Rotondi

November 15, 2009

Dear Jor, Carolyn & Catherine, Our prayers are with you. We will all miss her. Love Diana & Michele

Andie Hogan Gendron

November 15, 2009

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Cindy Carriero

November 15, 2009

Dear Joe,Carolyn & Catherine, you are all in my thoughts and prayers daily.May you find some comfort knowing that Phyllis is in a serene place now and not suffering.She fought a courageous battle and will be missed.
Love Cindy Carriero

Doris Jablonski

November 15, 2009

Dear Joe, Carolyn and Catherine, My prayers are with you during this most difficult time for all of you. Phyllis was one of the most courages women I have ever known. When needed I hope I have half the courage she had. She will truly be missed. God Bless you all. Love, Doris Jablonski

Cindy Jevarjian

November 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the Cuteri family during this difficult time. God bless you!

November 15, 2009

Our family extends sympathy to your family at this very difficult time. Please know Phyllis is at peace and may you all find comfort in that thought.Love and condolences,The Turechek Family

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