Lucy Sabellico,106, who was a long time resident of
New Haven passed away November 30, 2019 at the Suffield
House. She was born in Mistretta, Italy on April 26, 1913 and
came to this country when she was three years old. Lucy initially
could not speak the language but persevered. She graduated from
high school, and has voted in many elections since she became
a citizen. She was a skilled seamstress and worked at several
New Haven dress companies and was a member of the Ladies
International Garment Workers Union. She enjoyed preparing
a variety of Italian meals for her family. She was a former member
of the Inter Senior Y, Village Unity League, Woodbridge Senior Center and
the Chit Chat Club. She was honored by the Agency on Aging and attended
several centenarian celebrations. She is survived by her son Thomas of
Woodbridge and daughter Anita of Suffield, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great
grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Louis, 2 sisters and 2
bothers. She had a zest for life and enjoyed the little things as much as the
big ones. She will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral from the Celentano Funeral Home, New Haven Thursday at
10:30 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Aeden’s Church at 11:00. Friends &
family may call at the funeral home Thursday from 9:30 -- 10:30. Interment will follow in Beaverdale
Memorial Park. Contributions may be made to The Agency on Aging, 17
Washington Ave. North Haven, CT 06473.