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Obituary: Ellen “Ellie” Frisco Cole, 75, of East Haven

Before retiring, great-grandmother Ellie was an Assistant Branch Manager for the former New Haven Savings Bank now known as Key Bank.

Ellen “Ellie” Frisco Cole 75, of East Haven beloved wife of James Cole passed away on March 18, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home.
Ellen “Ellie” Frisco Cole 75, of East Haven beloved wife of James Cole passed away on March 18, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home. (Porto Funeral Homes)

Ellen “Ellie” Frisco Cole, 75, of East Haven, beloved wife of James Cole passed away on March 18, 2023 surrounded by her family at her home. Loving mother of James M. “Jay” Cole, Kelly (Giorgio) Cole-Pizzi, Lisa (Anthony) Marcucci and Anthony “Tony” Cole all of East Haven and the late Ronald A. Cole. Ellie is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sister of Chuck Frisco of Branford. Ellie was born in New Haven on July 6, 1947 daughter of the late Charles and Antoinette Bengivengo Frisco.

Prior to her retirement, Ellie was an Assistant Branch Manager for the former New Haven Savings Bank now known as Key Bank.

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Family and friends are invited to a parlor service in the PORTO FUNERAL HOME 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80) East Haven THURSDAY evening at 7pm. Interment will be private. Family and friends may call THURSDAY evening from 6pm to 8pm.

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