Elaine C. Viola, age 84, beloved wife of Ronald F. Viola of Milford, entered into peaceful rest surrounded by her family on November 12, 2026.
She was born on December 23, 1941, in Bridgeport to the late Stephen and Helen (Curri) Sopchak. Elaine worked for many years as an office manager at George J. Smith & Son Commercial Real Estate in Milford before her retirement two years ago. Her family was everything to her.
In addition to her beloved husband of 64 years, she is survived by her devoted children, Susan D. Dudley of Milford and Stephen R. Viola of West Haven; her loving grandson, Connor Dudley; and her cherished sister, Diane Saracin of Guilford. She is also survived by her niece, Stacie Dziurgot, and grandniece, Allison Dziurgot, with whom she was very close, as well as many extended family members and dear friends. She was predeceased by her son-in-law, Jeffrey Dudley.
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Family and friends may gather on Friday, November 20, 2026, at Saint Gabriel Church (St. Raphael Parish), 26 Broadway, Milford, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 PM. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Swim Across the Sound, charity.pledgeit.org/SwimAcrosstheSound
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gregory Doyle Funeral Home, 291 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford. To share a memory, please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com
