Obituary: Lucille Ann (Valenti) Festa, 83, of Guilford

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Friday, September 15, 2023 Lucille Ann (Valenti) Festa, 83, longtime resident of Guilford passed away at CT Hospice, Branford. Survived by her devoted husband Anthony Festa, married for over 62 years. Lucille was born in Stamford, CT on September 7, 1940, daughter of the late John Valenti and Vera (Journalist) Valenti. Lucille is survived by her devoted husband Anthony Festa of over 62 years and by her loving daughters Marci Ann Festa of Branford, CT and Denise Winne of Ridgefield, CT. She is survived by her late grandchildren Christian Festa, and his late little brother Wyatt Frantz. She is also survived by her grandchildren Adam Winne and Brendan Winne, and her sister Carol Valenti of Minnetonka, MN.

Lucille is a 1958 graduate of Darien High School where she grew up. She went to Bryant College. She raised her family in Westport Connecticut: spending almost two decades there involved in civic and Catholic charities. Lucille was an active member of Assumption Catholic Church where she dedicated many loving hours volunteering and in fellowship with many dear friends.

In the early 1980’s Lucille moved to Branford, CT and shortly thereafter to Guilford, CT where she joined ST George Parish. She worked at V.F. McNeil Insurance as an Administrative Assistant. Lucille volunteered at CT Hospice and at ST George Catholic Church where she and her husband were active members. Whenever there was a need, Lucille would step in to help. Lucille was known for her loving and gentle heart. This love extended to all her friends and family. She was well loved and loved all those around her deeply. Her profound faith sustained her throughout her life. She was devoted to her husband and had immense pride and love for her children and grandchildren. She was a woman of style and grace who will be infinitely missed.

Friends and family are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial that will be celebrated at St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St, Guilford on Thursday, September 21 at 10 am. Burial will follow in Alder Brook Cemetery, 375 Boston St, Guilford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Pearl S. Buck International, 520 Dublin Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944; https://pearlsbuck.org/