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Obituary: ​Tecla DiPalma DiBrigida 79, of East Haven

Prior to her retirement Tecla was a seamstress for the former Harold's Bridal Shop of New Haven.

Information and photo via PORTO FUNERAL HOME

Tecla DiPalma DiBrigida 79, of East Haven beloved wife of the late Leucio DiBrigida passed away on December 12, 2018 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Loving mother of Lina (Jerry) Fiondella of Northford and Sue (Joseph) Slane of East Haven and the late Paolo DiBrigida. Grandmother of Angelo J. Ariana and Andrew Fiondella and Joseph, Jonathan and Giuliana Slane. Sister of Gilbert (Teresa) DiPalma of East Haven and Giacomo (Giuseppina) DiPalma of Italy and the late Elisa D'Ambrosio and Erminia Cristiano.

Tecla was born in San Salvatore Telesino Province of Benevento, Italy on September 9, 1939 daughter of the late Alessandro and Assunta DiPalma. Prior to her retirement Tecla was a seamstress for the former Harold's Bridal Shop of New Haven.

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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 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11:00. Entombment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call on MONDAY from 5pm to 8pm.

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