Elissa R. Amendola

Elissa R. Amendola obituary, New Haven, CT

Elissa R. Amendola

Upcoming Events

Nov

21

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.

11 Wooster Place, New Haven, CT 06511

Nov

21

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Michael Church

29 Wooster Place, New Haven, CT 06511

Services provided by

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.

Elissa Amendola Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 16, 2025.

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Elissa R. Amendola, of East Haven passed away peacefully with her family at her side on November 13, 2025 in Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of the late James Amendola. Born in New Haven on December 25, 1934, daughter of the late Andrew and Louise Puzziello DeMartino, Elissa loved Christmas and enjoyed spending time with her family. She also enjoyed trips to the casino, listening to music of the 50s and had a great love of animals. She is the loving mother of Laurie Gambardella and Ron (Kathleen) Gambardella. Sister of the late Leo and Ralph DeMartino. Proud grandmother of Domenic (Lisa) Mezzanotte and Andrea (Michael) Paolella. Great grandmother of Giada and Louis Mezzanotte and Michael and Matthew Paolella.
Visiting hours will be held Friday morning from 8:30-9:30 in the Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. 11 Wooster Place in New Haven. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Blessed Michael McGivney Parish at St. Michael Church at 10:00. Burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
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Upcoming Events

Nov

21

Visitation

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.

11 Wooster Place, New Haven, CT 06511

Nov

21

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Michael Church

29 Wooster Place, New Haven, CT 06511

Services provided by

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.