Anna Deller

Naugatuck, CT — Anna Deller, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her home in Naugatuck, Connecticut, surrounded by her loving family.

Anna was born on November 26, 1931, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Federicko) Cicero. She graduated from York Junior College and worked in various administrative assistant positions throughout her career, retiring from IBM in Essex Junction, Vermont.

In addition to her faithful chihuahua Missy, Anna is survived by her sons, Michael of Lewes, Delaware, and Tom and his wife, Kristin, of Naugatuck, Connecticut. She also leaves her beloved grandsons: Jordan and his wife, April, of Naugatuck, Connecticut; Nathan and his wife, Crystal, of Collinsville, Connecticut; and Colin and his wife, Stephanie, of Naugatuck, Connecticut. She was a proud great-grandmother to Haley and Aubrey, daughters of Jordan and April, and to Benjamin and Baron, sons of Nathan and Crystal. Gram also had a special fondness for Aubrey’s boyfriend, Matt Stefan, who always held a special place in her heart.

Anna loved the theater and worked as a House Manager at the Flynn Theatre in Burlington, Vermont, well into her 80s. She was also a devoted Eucharistic Minister and generously volunteered her time sitting with patients at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Anna dedicated countless hours to helping others and most recently volunteered at Naugatuck High School with special needs students, continuing her service until the age of 93.

After moving to Connecticut, Anna also became an enthusiastic fan of UConn Women’s Basketball and enjoyed attending games at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs with her season ticket package.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 10:00am, at St. John Vianney Church in South Burlington, Vermont, with entombment to follow at Resurrection Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Vianney Church, 160 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, VT 05403.