Avis de décès de Dorothy-T. Handi

CHESHIRE - Dorothy T. (Mastrantonio) Handi passed away Monday, April 26, 2010, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. She was the wife of the late Anthony J. Handi, who passed away in May of 2009 after 56 years of marriage.Dorothy was born Sept. 13, 1930 in Schnectady, N.Y., the daughter of the late Enrico and Filomena (Esposito) Mastrantonio. She was a graduate of Hamden High School and a long time Cheshire resident. Throughout her years, she enjoyed her special friendships with her Contour Dr. "extended family", her trips to casinos, playing bingo and serving her delicious meatballs as well as her Anginetti cookies to family and friends. Dorothy was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She was known for always putting her family first with unconditional love. She was most happy being a grandma to her four granddaughters who she loved spending time with.She is survived by her son, Albert, of Cheshire; her daughters, Cheryl Handi, of Cheshire, Dorothy Greco and her husband, John, of Northford, and Lisa San Angelo and her husband, Francis, of Cheshire; her beloved granddaughters, Kara Greco, Kimberly Greco, Alyssa San Angelo and Alexandra San Angelo; her brother, Joseph Mastrantonio and his wife, Joan; her sister, Filomena DeFonzo and her husband, John; her sisters-in-law, Joyce Handi and Dorothy Tomasella; her brother-in-law, John Ferraro; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her granddog, Max Handi. She is predeceased by her sister, Estelle Ferraro.The Handi family would like to thank the staff of Connecticut Hospice in Branford as well as Dr. Lalarukh Haider and Dr. Pamela Randolph for their loving care, help and support.A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, May 1, at 10 a.m., at St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire. Burial will follow in St. Bridget Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice of Branford, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. For more information, online condolences or to light a candle in Mrs. Handi's name please visit www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com.