Obituary: ​Anna Marie Carelli Sullo 93, of Branford

Information via PORTO FUNERAL HOME

Anna Marie Carelli Sullo 93, of Branford beloved wife of the late John F. Sullo Sr. passed away on April 4, 2018 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Loving mother of Linda (John) Savarese Sr. and John F. (Christine) Sullo Jr. all of Branford and Angela Sullo of Guilford and the late Mary Ann Rizzuto. Grandmother of Peter (Michelle) Rizzuto, John Savarese Jr, John F. (Jennifer) Sullo III, Laura Criscuolo, Paula (Jonathan) Minichino, Lisa (Adam) Burkitt and Michelle (Bill) Gilson. Great grandmother of Amelia Minichino, Peter J. Rizzuto, Gabriella Burkitt and Pia Rizzuto.

Sister of the late Angelina Izzo, Demetria Wielgarecki and John Carelli. Anna was born in New Haven on December 11, 1924 daughter of the late Dominic and Mary Civitello Carelli. She graduated from Commercial High School in New Haven. Anna was married to the late John F. Sullo Sr. on April 24, 1942 they were married for 63 years.

Anna was a homemaker and played an active part in raising all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her home, and kitchen, was the meeting place for her family and friends and her door was always open. She loved to cook, especially on holidays. She also enjoyed casinos and playing the numbers, which she always seemed to win.

She loved Yankees baseball and especially enjoyed old timer’s day. It was amusing hearing her talk about DiMaggio or Berra getting old even though she was older than they were. She liked shopping for a bargain like it was a game and she enjoyed saying she paid less than you! Most of all she loved spending time with her family. Later in life being able to spend time with her great-grandchildren was a beautiful gift the entire family benefited from. The family wishes you join in the celebration of her life.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis,TN 38105.