Angela Fiorillo Lucente

Angela Lucente, age 90, peacefully passed away on April 9, 2025, at her home in Plainville, Connecticut.
She was the wife of the late Antonio Lucente for 60 years who predeceased her in 2017.
Born on January 20, 1935, in the town of Santa Barbara, Caserta, Italy, Angela was the beloved daughter of the late Nicola Fiorillo and Maria Pontillo. Her life journey changed forever in 1957 when she met her husband, Anthony, through a photograph sent to her by her dear friend, Lisa Lubrico. Anthony traveled to Italy to meet and marry Angela in October 1957. Due to immigration laws, the first 3 years of their married life was spent apart, with Angela remaining in Italy while Anthony returned to the United States. In 1960, Angela was reunited with her husband, beginning their life together in America.
Angela's career showcased her incredible work ethic and vibrant personality. From her first job as a cook at Peterson's Restaurant in Plainville to her many years at the Wagon Wheel, where her lasagna and pasta fagioli delighted patrons, she brought culinary joy to all who tasted her creations. Seeking a stable future for her family, Angela went on to work at General Electric as an assembler in Unit A8, dedicating 22 years of service there before retiring in February 1995. She then returned to her passion as a cook once again at the Wagon Wheel until her final retirement in October of 1998 when she left there to take care of her newest granddaughter, Mikaela full time.
Angela's life was defined by her passion for cooking and baking. She had an uncanny ability to bring people together through food, generously sharing her homemade pizza, meatballs, cookies and angel wings with friends and family. Her kitchen was a sanctuary of love, laughter, and delectable aromas, where Angela crafted memories that would last a lifetime. Angela will be remembered for her boundless love, her unwavering dedication to her family, and her warm and generous spirit.
Angela is survived by her children John Lucente of Pass Christian, MS, Nicholas Lucente and his wife, Barbara of Plainville, and Rosemary Shea and her husband Michael of Southington. She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren Justin Lucente and his wife Mekaylah, Jacqueline Cunniff and her husband Brent, Nicole Lucente and her boyfriend Terry Ross, Mikaela Shea and her boyfriend Patrick Fitzgerald, Anthony Shea and his fiancé Shalyn Butkiewicz, Adriana Shea and Gabriella Lucente, and her great granddaughter Madeline Cunniff. She also leaves behind her brother Lorenzo Fiorillo and his wife MariaRosa of Italy, her brother-in-law Rocco Lucente of Southington, her sister-in-law Santina Tyminski of Bristol, and Orsola Sebasta of Italy along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her five siblings Andrea, Antimo, Teresa, Antonio, and Antonia.
The family would like to thank the staff of Trinity Health at Home Hospice for their kindness and the care that they provided over the past year. A special thanks to her caregiver, Millicent who provided loving care for her the past two and a half years.
Angela's spirit,kindness and dedication to her family and community will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 25, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at Bailey Funeral Home, 48 Broad St., Plainville. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 94 Broad St., Plainville, with interment at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Route 10. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Angela's name to the Alzheimer's Association.
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