Phyllis J. Petto

WATERBURY, CT
Phyllis J. Petto
"Loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother & sister"
Mrs. Phyllis J. (Pelosi) Petto, 97, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT, after a brief illness. She was the widow of Anthony A. Petto.
Phyllis was born in Waterbury, CT on January 4, 1927, a daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Josephine (Guarino) Pelosi. She was a graduate of Walsh Elementary School and a proud member of Wilby High School's Class of 1944. Phyllis worked as a medical secretary for more than 30 years. She worked for Dr. George Cronin, then Dr. Claudio Crupi and, finally for Dr. John Palesty. In 1987, she joined the staff of Holy Cross High School as secretary in the guidance department before retiring in 1992.
Phyllis was a wonderful cook and baker and possessed a flair for entertaining and imaginative food presentation. She was also an avid gardener, meticulously maintaining her yard and flower garden at her Waterbury home and at her second home in Eastham, MA. on Cape Cod. Phyllis possessed a generous spirit and was always sharing food or small gifts with family, neighbors and friends.
Phyllis is survived by her son, John J. Petto of Waterbury; her daughter, Donna M. Olivieri and her husband John of Watertown; her sister Lucille M. Pelosi of Waterbury. She is also survived by her grandsons, Anthony C. Olivieri and his wife, Sylvia, of Prospect; Eric J. Olivieri of Boston, MA; and her beloved great granddaughter, Natalie Frances Olivieri, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Phyllis was predeceased by her sisters, Lena A. Pelosi and Carmella M. Ragaglia and her brother, Patsy A. Pelosi.
Arrangements: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 8, at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 309 South Main Street, Waterbury. Those wishing to attend the funeral Mass are asked to meet directly at the Church on Thursday. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Watertown. Calling hours for Phyllis will be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chase Parkway Memorial/ The Albini Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury.
Memorial donations can made in Phyllis' memory to:
Holy Disciples Catholic School
140 Buckingham Street
Oakville, CT 06779