Bertha DelGaudio

DELGAUDIO, BERTHA Really mine in the rain In the dark, in the sun Like the tide at its ebb I'm at peace in the web of your arms On June 21st Bertha DelGaudio, born Brunislava Vladislava Rynasiewicz, joined her beloved husband, John J. DelGaudio, in Heaven just days shy of her 93rd birthday at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to the late Wojciech and Aniela Rynasiewicz, she was also predeceased by her devoted older brothers who adored her, Leo (Pawtucket, Rhode Island) and Joe (Lyndhurst, Ohio). Bertha attended the Rhode Island School of Design where her lifelong creative talents began and in her early years worked for Bell Telephone in Narragansett and Newport, Rhode Island. In June of 1950, she married John J. DelGaudio who continued to call her his bride throughout their loving life. They moved to Simsbury to raise their two daughters and often traveled to Cape Cod where their romance blossomed and where they shared much fun and laughter with their special group of friends at the old "Blue Anchor". Bertha loved a good gin martini, tending to her gardens, pampering her dog, Penelope, and watching sports with her husband, especially the New York Yankees and the UConn basketball teams. She is survived by her daughters, Diane Nesbitt of Simsbury; and Bobbi Irving, her son-in-law Howard and her cherished granddaughter, Summer, all of Branford; her lifelong BFF, Frieda Dengal of Pawtucket; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Bertha was a gentle and kind soul, had a fun sense of humor and always a big smile. She will be truly missed by all those who were touched by her life. Funeral services were privately held for immediate family. Donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 in honor of Bertha. See online memorial @ www.wsclancy.com.