Obituary of Jean Kelly Petrillo
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Jean Kelly Petrillo, a lifelong resident of Robert Dr., in East Haven, passed away
Nov. 18, 2009 at the age of 79. She was the beloved wife of Frank P. Petrillo. Born
July 5, 1931 in East Haven a daughter of the late John and Catherine Madigan Kelly,
Jean is also survived by her children, Frank Petrillo Jr. of Hamden, Barbara Petrillo
Neal of East Haven and Michael (Nelly) Patrillo of Wallingford, her loving
grandchildren, Tara (Joseph) Esposito, Alicia (Rodney) Norris, Tina Neal Buonfiglio,
Daniel Petrillo, Isabella Petrillo, Sophia Petrillo and Joseph Petrillo, six great•-
grandchildren, a brother John Kelly of Westbrook, a sister Rita St. Jacques of East
Haven and many friends and family. Jean was married to Frank in 1949 and they shared
sixty wonderful years raising their family in East Haven, enjoying over twenty years
vacationing in Siesta Key, FL. She had strong Irish roots, her mother, a native of
County Claire, Ireland, traveled to the United States as a young girl. Her strong
Irish wit was key in making her a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She
has been here for us from the beginning. So to not have her will leave a gaping hole.
She will live on in our hearts forever.
Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd; Branford, CT 06405. Arrangements
are with the Clancy Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven.