Obituaries

Emma DeMaio, 100

In her later years Emma worked in Beecher School as a cafeteria cook and was well known for her wonderful baking and cooking abilities.

Emma DeMaio, 100, formerly of Woodbridge, entered into peace on Christmas Eve 2012. 

Emma was the beloved wife of the late John DeMaio and daughter of Joseph and Marguerite Perrone Soli. She was th mother of Barbara (Richard, Sr.) Reilly and Rocco (Eileen) DeMaio, Sr. and grandmother of Richard, John, Scott (Michelle) and Robin Reilly and Rocco (Karla) DeMaio, Jr.

She was the proud great-grandmother of John Jr., Zachary, Emma, Kaysie, Justin Reilly and Rocco DeMaio III. Her surviving sister is Teresa Cicala of Georgia and many loving nieces and nephews. Emma was predeceased by her siblings; sister Lucy Daginella and brothers John, Romeo, and Victor Soli.

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In her later years Emma worked in Beecher School as a cafeteria cook and was well known for her wonderful baking and cooking abilities. She was also an avid New York Yankee's fan and immensely enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sports events.

Emma will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.

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Arrangements were in care of Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Ave, Hamden


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