Obituaries

Obituary: ​Eleanor “Ellie” Cusano Gambardella 96, of East Haven

Prior to her retirement Ellie was the owner of Ellie's Luncheonette in the New Haven area.

Information via PORTO FUNERAL HOME

Eleanor “Ellie” Cusano Gambardella 96, of East Haven beloved wife of the late James V. Gambardella Sr. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 12, 2017 in Apple Rehab Laurel Woods. Loving mother of James V. (Linda) Gambardella Jr. of Beacon Falls formerly of North Haven. Grandmother of Lenora (Robert) Lanese and Renee (Jeff) Mauro. Great grandmother of Shelby and James Lanese and Antonio and Nicholas Mauro. Sister of Dorothy Ruocco of East Haven and the late Marjorie Rosarbo and Andrew Cusano.

Ellie was born in New Haven on January 7, 1921 daughter of the late Frank and Julia Longobardi Cusano. Prior to her retirement Ellie was the owner of Ellie's Luncheonette in the New Haven area.

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Her funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80) East Haven TUESDAY morning at 10:30 A.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call TUESDAY morning from 8:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.

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