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LENA SETTE Obituary

SETTE, LENA CIVITILLO Lena C. Sette, 91, of West Haven passed away at home Tuesday, April 19, 2016. She was the wife of the late Dominick J. Sette. Mother of Nancy (Tony) Corniello, Patricia (Richard) Massaro and Barbara (Raymond) Rosini. Grandmother of Louis J. Bernardo, Daniela (Kevin) Bruneau, Jessica (John) Palmer, Dr. Stephanie Massaro (Scott Stampp), Raymond Rosini Jr. and Amy M. Gagnon. Great grandmother of James P. Wayne III, Jack and Sean Palmer, Grace P. Gagnon, Sophia Stampp, R.J. Bruneau and Andrew Stampp. She was predeceased by her parents Orazio A. and Christina Civitillo, sisters Mary and Rose Civitillo, Amelia Mattei and brothers Peter, Pasquale, Dominick & Michael Civitillo. She will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Mama Lena retired from Perri Sausage and went on to become famous at Big John’s Deli for her meatballs and eggplant parmigiana. Lena’s family would like to thank the staff of Vitas, especially Nancy Wallick, and home caregivers, Sandi Arminio, Darlene and Winnie. Visitation will be Thursday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:00 in Our Lady of Victory Church. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the Tommy Fund for Childhood Cancer, Smilow Cancer Center, 20 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510. For online condolences please visit www.westhavenfuneral.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Apr. 19 to Apr. 20, 2016.

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Jeannie Gomez-DeMauro

April 21, 2016

Patty, Nancy and Barbara

So sorry for your loss. I pray you will all find peace in the beautiful memories you have of Mom. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

With much love, Jeannie Gomez-DeMauro

Barbara Callegari

April 21, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Famiy of Mama Lena. She was a wonderful lady and will always be remembered.

Nancy Wallick

April 21, 2016

I pray that the many joyful memories of Miss Lena's life with all of you will, with time, take the place of the grief and sadness that is with you now. She was a precious lady with an exceptional family. Thank you for sharing so many special stories with me. May you find peace and comfort in one another as you celebrate her beautiful life well lived.
With much love and sympathy... Nancy Wallick, RN, Vitas Hospice.

Nancy Wallick

April 20, 2016

I pray in time that the many happy memories of Miss Lena's life with all of you will overcome the sadness and pain that you feel now. She was a wonderful lady and you are a special family. Wishing you peace...Nancy Wallick, RN, Vitas Hospice

Diane & Don Munson

April 20, 2016

So sorry for your loss everyone. She always treated me like part of the family & she was an Aunt to me in every way but blood. I Loved her very much. She is resting peacefully now with the rest of her brothers and sisters. Love You All.

Jo Ann Callegari

April 20, 2016

"Mama Lena" will always have a special place in my heart. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Jo Ann Callegari

Jack Lawler

April 20, 2016

My deepest condolences to Lena's family on her passing. She was a grand lady.

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