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Theresa DeAngelo Obituary
Theresa DePaola DeAngelo, 82, of Branford, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 12th, 2023, at Yale-St. Raphael Hospital. Theresa was born in New Haven on October 30,1940, and was the daughter of the late Peter and Carmel Longobardi DePaola. She graduated from New York Foundling Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Theresa co-owned the former DeAngelo's Pastry Shop of Meriden. In 1979, she opened DeAngelo and Daughters Italian Pastry Shop of North Haven. Theresa was the founder of Beginnings Professional Dating Service. After selling her dating service she worked for Proctor & Gamble and Acosta until her retirement at age 80. Theresa had the most vibrant personality and touched the lives of everyone she knew with her generosity and kindness. She enjoyed watching Fox News, college football, and cowboy movies. Her favorite day of the year was Christmas Eve. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren lovingly called her Feef. Feef brought the magic of Christmas year after year. Her greatest joy in life was her three girls, her grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Loving mother and best friend to her devoted daughters, Donnamarie Pantaleo (Michael), Deborah Servadio and Dina Van Buiten (Carl). Beloved grandmother to Rachael Paprocki (Adam), Jason Pantaleo (Melissa), Nicholas, Michael and Daniel Servadio, Carl Van Buiten, Jr. (Sabina) and Sarah Van Miran (Gabriela). Devoted great-grandmother of Lily, Luca, Skyler, Stevie, Nathan, and Aaron. Loving sister of Anna Quinn, Joseph DePaola (Nancy), Carmel DePaola Durant and the late Peter, Anthony,and Vincent DePaola. Sister-in-law to Florine and Liz DePaola. We will miss her deeply and forever remember her for her unconditional love and heart of gold.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday morning, Oct. 18th from 9:00 to 11:00 at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony's Church, New Haven at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. www.northhavenfuneral.com
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Richard Petrillo
October 18, 2023
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom. I ran into Mrs. D in the store about two years ago. We spoke for about 45 minutes. She was her usual wonderful big personality self. I will always remember her that way simply one of a kind. May she rest in peace.
Joe Barraco
October 18, 2023
May Theresa´s soul rest in peace and may we all find comfort in our memories until then. Raffie and I are so sorry for your loss.
Rick Depaola Jr and Greg DePaola
October 14, 2023
with deepest thought of our loss/love always Rick and Greg DePaola. Richard DePaola sons
Lillian Nuccini DeSenti
October 14, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with your family Theresa. I will always remember all the good times and laughs we had. You will be missed by many, love you my dear friend
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