Obituary: Giuseppina Avallone LaFragola (Porto Funeral Homes)

Giuseppina Avallone LaFragola, 93, of East Haven, beloved wife of 57 years to the late Mario LaFragola, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at CT Hospice on October 22, 2026. Loving mother of Vincent (late Arlene Mennone) LaFragola Sr. of Killingworth and Ralph, Anne and John LaFragola all of East Haven. Very proud grandmother of Vincent LaFragola Jr. of Killingworth. Sister of Carmelo (Jean) and Oresto (Carla) Avallone all of East Haven, Lucia (late Paul) Eligio of North Haven and the late Erminia Senatore and John and Antonio Avallone. Giuseppina is survived by her sisters-in-law, Pina (late Antonio) and Connie (late John) Avallone. She is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews, whom she adored; her cherished godson, Anthony Eligio; and her beloved goddaughter, Josephine Amendola. She will also be dearly missed by her faithful companion, her dog Elvis, whom she loved dearly. Giuseppina was born in Palomonte, Italy on April 12, 1933 daughter of the late Raffaele and Maria LaSalla Avallone.

Family was everything to Giuseppina, and she devoted her life to those she loved. She was a loving and devoted mother, known for her wonderful cooking and the joy she found in being surrounded by her children. She especially cherished the times when her children spoiled and pampered her, making her feel as loved as she had always made them feel.

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Her funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven TUESDAY morning, October 27, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. Family and friends may call Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sign Giuseppina's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.