Obituary: Nancy Anderson Torelli, 73, of Branford

Nancy Anderson Torelli of Branford, died Thursday November 24, 2016 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late George P. Torelli, Jr. Nancy was born in New Haven June 28, 1943, daughter of the late James R. and Eleanor "Helen" Stone Anderson.

She worked at Gravymaster in Branford for many years prior to retiring. Nancy leaves many loving family and friends, including her children, Lisa (Daniel) O'Neill of Gloversville, NY, JoAnn Serra and Kimberly A. Torelli, both of Branford; her grandsons, Travis Torelli and Shawn Kavanaugh; her brother James "Robert" (Teta) Anderson of North Haven; her sister, Barbara (Joseph) Goebel of Oxford; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Jacquelyn Morcaldi. She also leaves behind her beloved Beaverettes.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass of Christian Burial Saturday morning at 9:30 in St. Mary Church, Branford. There are no calling hours and burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or to the Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter, 749 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405.