Obituary: Connie Bennett, 74, of Wallingford

Information via Wallingford Funeral Home

Connie Bennett, 74, of Wallingford, passed peacefully into the gates of heaven Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in New Haven, October 31, 1945, a daughter of the late Wallace and Erminia (DeLucia) Bennett.

She lived a quiet and simple life. After retirement from Business and Legal Reports, her passion and hobby was photographing wildlife. She loved all animals and enjoyed the peaceful pleasure of feeding the birds and squirrels. She would often visit the Wallingford Dog Park just to sit and watch the dogs play while conversating with their owners.

Connie was as stubborn as they come. She liked her coffee weak and her politics strong. She was very patriotic and pro-life. Connie, spoke her mind and held to her values. Connie was a very caring person who loved her family and friends and expressed this through her own unique ways. She was known for her brightly-colored fashion sense and matching accessories. She loved chocolate, gadgets and using the computer. She was strong in opinion, strong in spirit and strong in her unwavering faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ. This past year her strength was put to the test after receiving a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and 4-6 months to live. Her strength allowed her to change her prognosis as she survived more than a year.

Connie is preceded in death by her daughter Frances (Ferro) Piscitelli. She is survived by, her daughter Maryann (Ferro) Houde and husband Mark, her son Paul Ferro, Jr., her grandchildren Amanda Ferro, C. Jackie Ferro, Antonio Ferro, Joseph Piscitelli, Jr., Rachel Piscitelli, and Sarah Houde, great-grandchildren, Austin, Perseus and Noah, sister Margaret Pitts and nephews John Pitts and Wallace Pitts.

The family would like to thank the nurses at Masonicare Home Hospice who showed compassion and patience in her care.

Funeral services and interment in St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home.

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