Suzanne “Sue” Niglio, 77, of Milford, CT, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026

Suzanne “Sue” Niglio, 77, of Milford, CT, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2026.The youngest of seven children of Italian born-parents, Remigio and Esther Garzia, she was born in New York City on August 9, 1949.

Sue didn’t have an easy childhood.Her father died when she was very young and her mother needed to work long hours and several jobs to make ends meet.Sue often recounted memories of selling balloons or fruit from her father’s fruit and vegetable stand to help the family.Through these experiences, Sue developed the grit and work ethic that would take her through life.After graduating from Evander Childs High School, Sue spent several years as an Executive Secretary at Citigroup in Manhattan.

In 1976, Sue married the love of her life, Joe, and settled in a simple, beautiful home on Eleanor Road in North Haven, CT.While on Eleanor Road, Sue and Joe were blessed with three sons.A devoted mother, Sue stayed home to raise her children while Joe worked long hours seven days a week running several Mister Donut shops within Connecticut that were beloved in their communities.Sue seemed to be able to do it all; volunteer, keep a tidy home (which wasn’t easy with three boys), travel all over New England for hockey games, and prepare a delicious meal each night for her family.When her children grew older, Sue returned to work as an Executive Assistant in the Finance Department at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Being Italian, family meant everything to Sue.She loved hosting every holiday, particularly the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve.The thought of spending Christmas Eve anywhere else wasn’t even considered. Each holiday, Sue made certain that you went home with a full belly, plenty of leftovers, and were reminded how much you were loved.

Sue was tough and honest; you always knew exactly where you stood with her.She often joked about her inability to sugarcoat anything.Sue cheered and booed the loudest at every hockey, baseball, and football game (no megaphone needed) and was unafraid to let referees know when she thought they needed an eye exam.

As tough and as loud as Sue was, she had a loving and gentle heart.She would often prepare food when someone she knew fell ill, bake cookies and pies for colleagues during holidays, make Easter baskets and purchase Christmas presents for underprivileged children, and always remembered to send a birthday card to a friend or relative.Sue’s strong and loving heart was on full display when she cared for her husband, son, and niece when each battled cancer.

In 2019, after 43 blissful years of marriage, Joe passed away. Sue was also predeceased in death by her four brothers, Luigi, Simone, Ernesto, and Louis, her sister, Raffella, and niece, Diane Heaney, whom she loved dearly.She is survived by her three sons, Joseph (Kristina) of Rye Brook, NY, Anthony (Cathy) of Cheshire, CT, and Thomas (Danielle) of Milford, CT, six grandchildren, her sister, Rose Lucchese of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and several nieces and nephews who will miss her tremendously.

The family would like to thank the staff at Maplewood for the care they provided to Sue during her stay.Burial services will be private.