Obituary: Deborah M. Christiano, 62, Formerly of Beacon Falls

Obituary courtesy of Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home

Torrington, CT
Deborah M. Christiano
“Loving mother, grammy & sister”

Deborah M. Christiano, 62, of Torrington and formerly of Beacon Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2023 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with her family by her side.

Deborah was born on April 20, 1961 in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Clifford and Mary (Stack) Christiano. She was a graduate of Seymour High School. She was employed by COCC in Avon, CT as a computer systems operator for 15 years. She enjoyed travelling and hiking and was an avid New England Patriots fan. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her family and attending her grandchildren’s sporting and social events.

Deborah leaves to cherish and honor her memory; her children, Nicole DeFelippi and her husband, Jesse of Burlington, Paul Heche and Kristen Budris of Harwinton, Christopher Heche and his wife, Jennifer of Winsted; and nine grandchildren, Sophia, Gianni, Enzo, Gavin, Mia, Ella, Michael, Tyler and Chloe. She also leaves her siblings; Cliff Christiano and his wife, Laurie of Seymour, Lori Inzitari and her husband, Frank of Beacon Falls, and Steven Christiano and his wife, Sue of Middlebury, and several nieces and nephews, including a special nephew whom the family would like to thank Richard Shea and his wife Sasha of Prospect. She was predeceased by her sister, Kathryn Shea.

Arrangements: Deborah’s funeral will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 8:45 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, St. Michael’s Church, 25 Maple Ave., Beacon Falls for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery in Waterbury. Calling hours will be held on Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.