Lucy Merola Heath

Lucy Merola Heath, 97, of Cheshire, formerly of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at the Midstate Medical Center, Meriden with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late George W. Heath,Jr. Lucy was born in New Haven on December 13th, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Monaco Merola. She had worked as a Teller in the banking industry for many years until her retirement. Lucy enjoyed cooking, going to the beach, playing cards and mahjong, and was a member of the Cheshire Senior Center. Mother of George W. Heath III (Kathleen), Ann O'Brien (Michael) and James Heath. Grandmother of George W. Heath IV (Jennifer), Amanda Gallant (Nicholas), Michael O'Brien (Kelianna), Kelly Taveras (Christopher), Victoria Heath (fiancé Nick Frank), Jimmy Heath and Jordan Heath (Kayleigh). Great Grandmother of Brooklynn, Connor, William, John, Callan, Jackson, Emily, Ashlynn, Jamison and Kayla. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her daughter-in-law Donna Heath and her siblings Antoinette LaBonia, Matrona Carofano, Nicholas Merola, Sr., Blair, Guy, Paul and Leonard Merola.

Family and friends are invited to go directly to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church/St. Paul VI Parish, 2819 Whitney Avenue, Hamden on Monday morning, March 30th at 11:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Support the TV Mass at ortv.org