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Carmela Fuoco Lombardozzi, age 92, of West Haven, CT, passed away surrounded by her loving family, on December 15, 2017, after a long illness. Carmela was born on January 8, 1925, and was the wife of the late Peter Lombardozzi. She was the mother of Phyllis (Philip) DeRosa and Peter (Kathy) Lombardozzi of West Haven. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Peter Michael and Melissa (Randy Frosolone) Lombardozzi. and great grandchild Angelina Frosolone. In addition, she is survived by her brother, Dino Fuoco, sister, Gloria Farina, as well as her loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers Michael, Albert and Armand Fuoco, Salvatore and Frank Amatruda and her sisters Joan Vendetti and Nancy Vozza. Carmela worked in the family business, West Shore Cleaners, and in later years Reis of New Haven and Academic Book Store. Her enjoyment was being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister to her family. She loved cooking, especially Sunday dinners with her sauce, pasta and meatballs, and exchanging recipes with her family and friends. Her door was always open with her familiar words “mangia”. She also loved her visits to the casino and having fun.
The hours for visitation will take place on TUESDAY from 4 to 7 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the green. Remembrances will be offered at the funeral home at 6:30. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home on WEDNESDAY at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow in St. John Vianney Church at 11 o’clock. Interment will be private. Donations may be made to The Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter, at 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT, 06489.

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