Obituary: Maria Fiorina Micco

Maria Fiorina (Persico) Micco of Monroe died on Feb. 27, 2012, in her home with her loving family and her cat Belle by her side. Born in Sorrento, Italy, she was a Monroe resident since 1960.

Micco was an avid gardener, bird enthusiast, and enjoyed cooking and traveling. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Micco.

She is survived by her son, Anthony Micco of Monroe, three daughters: Anna Kay and her husband Doug of Prospect, Rosa Gramesty and her husband Nick of Shelton, Josephine Micco of Monroe, and one cherished granddaughter, Teresa Romano of Monroe, her sisters Iolanda Esposito, Agata DeTurris, Rita Michieletto, Rosa Prestileo and many cherished nieces and nephews all of Italy.

Predeceased by her parents Antonio and Teresa DeGregorio Persico, she was also predeceased by Antonio Persico, a son, Joseph Micco Jr. and a daughter Dolores Micco, two brothers Pepino Persico, Antonio Persico and one sister Anna Persico.

Calling hours will take place at the , 315 Monroe Turnpike in Monroe on Friday, March 2, 2012, from 9 to 11 a.m., with a service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. John's cemetery in Monroe.

Contributions may be made to the Friends of Monroe EMS at P. O. Box 103 Monroe, CT 06468 or Vitas Hospice Care at Merritt 8 Corporate Park, 99 Hawley Lane Suite 1204, Stratford, CT 06614.