Obituary: Antoinette Elefante Porto 85, of Branford

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Antoinette Elefante Porto 85, of Branford beloved wife of 56 years to Michael A. Porto passed away on January 13, 2019 in CT. Hospice. Loving mother of Andrew M. (Lorena) Porto of Woodbridge and Michelle A. (David) Fortuna Sr. of Clinton. Grandmother of Michael Porto and Andrew and David Fortuna Jr. Sister of the late Sue Santarcangelo, Rose Gallicchio, Jeannette Corniello and James Elefante. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Antoinette was born in New Haven on June 12, 1933 daughter of the late Benjamin and Mary Longobardi Elefante.

Prior to her retirement Antoinette was an office manager for the NHRR and Elmor Filter Corporation.

Her funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80) East Haven THURSDAY morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call on THURSDAY morning from 8:30 to 10:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CT. Hospice 100 Double Beach Rd. Branford,CT. 06405.