Obituary of Lucy Gallicchio

Lucy Gallicchio 91 of East Haven passed away November 28, 2016 at CT Hospice. She was born May 28, 1925 in New Haven to Aniellio and Mary (DeSorbo) Romano. Lucy is survived by three loving children, Gerald Gallicchio (Patricia) Wallingford, Joanne Reilly (Dennis) of North Branford, Sandra Enders (Michael) of East Haven along with four grandchildren, Kelly DiGioia (Michael), Kimberly Reilly, DJ Reilly and Adam Enders. Lucy is also survived by great grandchild, Halle DiGioia, two step grandchildren, Robert Enders, Rebecca Jones (David) and a sister, Antoinette Gallicchio of East Haven. Lucy is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 42 years, Gerald Gallicchio, four brothers and three sisters. She worked at the New Haven Clock Company for 8 years earlier in life, spent 18 years at Nationwide Insurance while raising a family, and after the death of her husband she spent 11 years at Ames Dept. Stores. As a devout Catholic, Lucy was a member of Our Lady of Pompeii Parish for 42 years and with St. Clare Parish for the past 17 years with membership in both ladies guilds. She was a crotchet enthusiast and often involved herself in community efforts to donate afghans and lap throws for fundraising and those ill or in need. Family will receive friends from 4 to 7 PM on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Funeral procession will leave Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home on Friday, December 2 at 9:40 AM for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Clare Catholic Church, 234 Coe Ave., East Haven with Committal to follow at All Saints Cemetery.