Obituary: Julie Carangelo, 95; Formerly Of Hamden

HAMDEN, CT — (From Sisk Brothers Funeral Home): Julie Carangelo, 95, of Cheshire, a resident of Hamden for many years, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 8th, 2024, at Elim Park Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. She was the loving wife of Pasqual R. Carangelo of Cheshire, to whom she was married for nearly 71 years.

Julie was born in New Haven on November 30th, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Michael DiLibero and Mary Corvino DeLibero. She was predeceased by three sisters, Phyllis Mantovani, Antoinette Vollono, and Mafalda (Muffy) Sabatino. Loving mother of three children, Robert, Gary, and Carol Carangelo. Beloved daughters in law, Diane Carangelo, Wichuda (Bo) Carangelo, and Nancy J. Di Dia. Loving grandmother to Marea and Michelle Carangelo.

Julie graduated from Hillhouse High School in New Haven in 1947. She was an active member of the Hamden Women’s Club and New Haven Catholic Women.

Julie spent many years working for Hamden Public Schools and was a Teacher’s Aide for Shepherd Glen Elementary School for 20 years.

Her passions included cooking Italian family meals and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Julie was known for her extraordinary cooking and baking skills. She enjoyed bus trips to NYC, travelling to Sarasota and St. Petersburg, Florida during the winter, and loved summer vacations at her favorite place by the sea, Ogunquit, Maine.

Julie demonstrated acts of kindness, love, and generosity throughout her life and as a woman of strong Catholic faith, always recognized and believed in the goodness in other people.

Our family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses, Aides, and other staff of Elim Park Assisted Living and the Rehabilitation & Health Care Center for their continuous support, care, and dedication to our mother’s needs.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Alzheimer’s Association, Connecticut Chapter (https://www.alz.org/ct).

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