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Eleanor "Ellie" Cavallaro obituary, Hamden, CT

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Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home

1022 Dixwell Ave.

Hamden, Connecticut

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Oct. 19, 2025

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Eleanor Cavallaro Obituary

Eleanor "Ellie" Cavallaro
May 20, 1940 - October 13, 2025
Eleanor "Ellie" "Mima" Cavallaro, 85, of Farmington Drive, Hamden, passed away suddenly on October 13th surrounded by her loving family and friends. Ellie was born in New Haven on May 20, 1940, the eldest daughter of the late Francis "Nukie" and Antoinette Nuclo. Ellie was currently employed at Quinnipiac University where she happily worked in admissions for nearly 40 years. Ellie's greatest joy was spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her husband Pasquale "Pat" Cavallaro Sr. She leaves behind her sons Pat (Francine) and Michael (Jennifer) Cavallaro. Mima also leaves to cherish her memory, her adoring granddaughters Jenna and Jessica Cavallaro. She is survived by her sister Esther (Vincent) DeAngelis and her sister-in-law Alexis (Joseph) Cavallaro, and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 3-6 p.m. at the Peter H. Torello & Son F.H, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT. Friends are asked to go directly to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Monday at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Centerville Cemetery.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Oct. 15 to Oct. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Eleanor Cavallaro

Oct

19

Calling hours

3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home

1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06514

Oct

20

Service

10:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church

2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518

Funeral services provided by:

Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home

1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06514

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Richie and Louise Hetrick

Yesterday

My wife and I were friends with Ellie and Pat for over fifty years. Both great people and Ellie never lost her love for Elvis. Condolences to the whole family. May she rest in peace.

Shirley Violano

Yesterday

I was so sorry to see that Ellie had passed away. We go way back with Ellie and Pat for years in Hamden youth hockey. Many trips for hockey and spent many good times together. Watched her two beautiful sons grow up. Pat and Ellie had a special place in Caesars and my heart. Hope some day we all meet again. Rest in peace dear Ellie.

Carol & Mike Guay

Yesterday

Many fond memories of Ellie and Pat as well at Elk functions and with mutual fiends the Leddy's,,, our prayers and sympathies to her family

Maura Coppola

Yesterday

`Loved working at QU with Ellie, so enjoyed our delightful conversations through the years.
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Maura Coppola

Jaimie Lange

October 15, 2025

I had the pleasure of working with Ellie at QU, she was one of the most outgoing and friendliest people in the office. Ellie was always there to help with any work but also just to chat (which we did rather well). She was a sweetheart and will be sorely missed by all. My thoughts, prayers, and condolences to your family.

howard casman

October 15, 2025

I am so sorry to hear about Ellie. She and Pat were a very important part of my life and I will never forget the kindness they gave me when I was in great need of it. To Pat and Michael, my sincere condolences; Howard Casman, Winter Springs, FL

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