Obituary: Carmella “Millie” (Ansaldo) Gabrielli, 99, of East Haven

Obituary courtesy of Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home:

Carmella “Millie” (Ansaldo) Gabrielli, 99, of East Haven, formerly of Orange passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2023 with her husband and family by her side. Carmella was born November 28, 1924 in New Haven to Nunzio and Maria (Celentano) Ansaldo. Carmella is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 80 years, Nicholas Gabrielli and their two daughters; Patricia Gabrielli of Guilford and Judith Pospesil (Edward) of Guilford. Millie is also survived by a granddaughter, Cara Pospesil, sister-in-law, Caroline Scorel, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Millie is preceded in death by her parents and siblings; Nancy Higley, Clare Intelisano, Rose DellaSpina, Maria Ansaldo, Louis Ansaldo, Anthony Ansaldo, Joseph Ansaldo and Alfred Ansaldo. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Millie enjoyed cooking and was always ready to try a new recipe. She was still making homemade pasta with the help of her aid. She had many hobbies over the years, but her favorite was needlepoint. When she and Nick retired, they began to travel. They took many bus trips and cruises with their extended family and friends. Their favorite trip was a month-long trip across the United States. In later years, they enjoyed spending time in Florida during the winter months.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday January 2, 2024 from 9 to 10:30 AM at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Her funeral procession will then leave Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home for a 11 AM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul, 80 Taylor Ave., East Haven with Committal to follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford CT 06405 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 in memory of Carmella Gabrielli.