Clara Elizabeth DiMeglio

Clara Elizabeth DiMeglio, age 89 of Norwalk, died on Monday, April 27, 2015 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Mt. Vernon, NY, the daughter of the late James and Esther (Stanton) Falcone, she was the wife of the late Carlo V. DiMeglio. A talented homemaker, Clara dedicated her life to taking care of others. Always cooking, cleaning, baking or sewing- Clara was devoted to her family and could always be found in the kitchen or in her sewing room. She spent many years working at St. Joseph Parochial School and Church. Clara was also a member of the Rosarian Guild at St. Joseph and the Columbiettes, and most recently at the Norwalk Senior Center, where she was known as “The Ambassador” for her warm greeting of new members and showing them around. She is survived by her daughter Theresa Tucci and her husband Peter, of Norwalk, 3 grandchildren: Carla Monteiro-Walsh and her husband James, Trina Muro and her husband Brian and Peter Tucci and his wife Amy, 8 cherished great-grandchildren; Marco, Jessica and Anthony Monteiro, Briana and Dominic Muro and Peter, Benni and Carlo Tucci, as well as a sister-in-law Lillian DiMeglio and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her “grandson”, Marco A Monteiro. Her family would like to acknowledge the special care given to Clara by Yuchundra Annikie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11AM on Thursday, April 30 at St. Jerome Church, 23 Half Mile Rd, Norwalk with burial to follow at St. John Cemetery. Her family will receive friends on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk. Memorial donations may be made to: St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (Stjude.org) or the Norwalk Senior Center, 11 Allen Rd, Norwalk, CT 06851. For directions or online guestbook, please go to: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com