Obituary: Concetta Santina (Campus) Datelle, 88, of Milford

MILFORD, CT - (From Chase Parkway Memorial) Mrs. Concetta Santina “Connie” (Campus) Datelle, 88, of Milford, CT and Jupiter, FL, formerly of Waterbury, entered into the Gates of Heaven on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She was the wife of the late Francis T. Datelle Jr. Concetta was born in Waterbury on October 31, 1932, daughter of the late Anthony and Angeline (Angelicola) Campus.

She graduated from Leavenworth High School and earned her Nursing Degree from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing. At St. Mary’s, she was renowned as a Med-Surgical and Pediatric Nurse.

Later after having children, Concetta was a private duty nurse until her retirement, working exclusively for many of Greater Waterbury and Litchfield’s prominent civic leaders and their families.

“Connie” was famous for her big, beautiful smile that could light up a dark room. She loved the ocean and was very proud for always having the best tan of anyone on the beach. With her generous and giving heart, her homes were always open to family and friends for all to enjoy her exquisite traditional Italian cuisine.

She enjoyed her summers at her cottage at Bayview Beach in Milford, CT, and winters at the family home in Jupiter, Florida.

Concetta leaves to honor and cherish her memory her son, Gregory F. Datelle (Alicia) formerly of Chicago, IL; and her daughter Gayle M. Datelle-Mihalakos, and son-in-law Attorney Athan S. Mihalakos, of Waterbury and Jupiter, FL.

Concetta was predeceased by five brothers and three sisters, and is survived by one sister, Lena (Carozza) Cronin of Watertown, and several nieces and nephews.

Per Concetta’s wishes, all internment services were private. On a beautiful Saturday in September, the family held a traditional 30-day Roman Catholic Memorial Mass in Concetta’s honor at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Waterbury, followed by a luncheon Repass at the Country Club of Waterbury.

Arrangements: Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home 430 Chase Parkway Waterbury was entrusted with the arrangements, and did a magnificent job honoring Concetta’s wishes.