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Phyllis Richitelli Obituary

Phyllis Richitelli died peacefully at the Hospital of St. Raphael on Sunday June 22, 2025. Phyllis was a lifelong Branford resident. She was born to Michael and Rae DiTolla Richitelli on April 9, 1942. She graduated from Branford High School and belonged to St. Mary's Ladies Guild. She worked for Pediatric Associates of Branford for 48 years before retiring. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and watching General Hospital, UConn Women's Basketball, the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. She leaves behind her siblings: Theresa (William) Aniskovich, Susan (Vincent) Morrotti, and Michael (Janet) Richitelli, and her sister in law Lynn Richitelli. She also leaves her nephews & nieces; William, Christopher, and Kevin Aniskovich, Mishaela Robb, Jamie Falanga, and Lauren and Michael Richitelli. She also leaves 6 great nieces, 1 great nephew, and 1 great-great-niece. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 at St. Mary Church of St. John Bosco Parish in Branford. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-7 at the W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St. Branford. Memorial donations may be made in Phyllis' name to the Orchard House, 421 Shore Drive, Branford, CT 06405 or to her daily Mass station, ORTV, 15 Peach Orchard Rd, Prospect, CT 06712. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Phyllis, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Jun. 24, 2025.

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Lorraine Pacileo Anderson

June 25, 2025

Susan and family,
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244 North Main Street, Branford, CT 06405

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