Martha DePodesta Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Martha DePodesta
Start: 2024-04-29T08:30:00.000Z
End: 2024-04-29T10:15:00.000Z
Location: Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home

Martha DePodesta
April 7, 1942 - April 19, 2024
Martha (Mattei) DePodesta, 82, of Lighthouse Point, FL, formerly of Hamden, passed away peacefully at home on April 19, 2024, surrounded by family. Born in New Haven, CT on April 7, 1942, Martha was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Victoria Mattei. She proudly received her associate degree from Gateway Community College. She loved her position as finance manager at the West Haven Public Library before relocating to Florida to enjoy retirement with her family. She was predeceased by her brothers, Dominic Mattei, Anthony Mattei, Salvatore Mattei Jr., sisters, Catherine Carrano, Patricia McDaniels, Anna May DeGoursey, and daughter, Melissa DePodesta. Those left to cherish the loving memories of Martha include: her son, Dr. Craig (Audrey) DePodesta, her cherished granddaughters, Adelina and Astella, brother, Edward Mattei, sister, Deborah Mattei, and many nieces and nephews. She will be well remembered for her passion of cooking, making people laugh and her generous, kind heart. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the outstanding, compassionate care that Martha received from all of the Trustbridge personnel. Calling hours will be held MONDAY from 8:30 - 10:15 a.m. in the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will follow in Centerville cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory can be made to Trustbridge Hospice, www.trustbridge.com or the charity of your choice.

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Published by The New Haven Register on Apr. 23, 2024.

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Craig

May 1, 2024

Martha DePodesta
4/7/1942 - 4/19/2024
Loving, caring, generous, kindhearted, dependable, and dedicated
are just a few words that come to mind when reminiscing about
my mother. Attending a Jesuit University, not a day went by
without hearing about the "Jesuit Ideal" which translates into
putting others before oneself, seeing the good in all things, and
dedicating your life to the service of others. My mother was the
epitome of the Jesuit Ideal without even knowing about it. She
was selfless as she would do anything for anybody while always
putting others before herself. Whether preparing an impromptu
meal for me and my college friends after a surprise visit home or
relocating to Florida without hesitation to help our family, she was
dependable, always there to help, and always able to be counted
on.
Many do not know this, but she was petrified to drive on I-95. She
would take any road possible to avoid the highway. Avoiding the
highway was not an option when taking Melissa to Memorial Sloan
Kettering for treatment (sometimes multiple trips per week), and
they never missed an appointment. She graciously accepted the
challenge. I am sure that she hid her panic while her knuckles
were white for the entire trip. I can just imagine the annoyed
drivers that were behind her.
My mother was dedicated to every title ever given to her.
Whether it be daughter, sister, mother, mother-in-law, wife, aunt,
friend, or grandmother, she accepted each title with honor and
always did her best to fulfill each role. I am grateful for the quality
time that she was able to spend with her granddaughters, Adelina
and Astella, while also forming a close friendship with her
daughter-in-law, Audrey.
Some say to dance like nobody is watching, but my mom would
sing like nobody was listening. She will be remembered for her
humor; she would always try to make everyone laugh. She will
also be remembered for her fine culinary skills that everyone
enjoyed.
She has left this world a better place with her generosity and her
impactful love for each of us. I LOVE YOU MOM!

Raymond Woollett

April 28, 2024

My sincere condolences to Martha's family and friends. I knew Martha from the library as always cheerful, positive and upbeat with a wonderful smile and twinkle in her eyes. May Martha rest in peace.

jessie riccio

April 24, 2024

Martha & I worked together at the
West Haven Library. We began a wonderful friendship. I will never forget her. She was an amazing woman. Rest in peace Martha.

Roseanne Mongillo

April 24, 2024

Martha family, Wishing you comfort and peace during this difficult time

Gina & Tony Dardano

April 23, 2024

I will never forget Martha´s beautiful spirit and light she always had! She was such a pleasure to be around and I always enjoyed talking to her and tasting her specialty dishes. We will miss her. Our deepest condolences. With Love, Tony & Gina Dardano xoxo

Nancy Porto-Ferraro

April 23, 2024

Dear DePodesta Family,
We would like to extend our sincere condolences. Martha was so wonderful and had hands of gold! Our prayers and thoughts are always with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Nancy Porto - Ferraro, My Mom Mrs. Frank (Nancy) Porto, and Family
My grandmother was Caterina
DePodesta- Porto- Uncle Tony DePodesta 's sister

Rosanne Mattei

April 23, 2024

So very sorry for your loss. She was a great person.

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