Beverly Petrillo

CHESHIRE - Beverly Petrillo, 70, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was the wife of William Petrillo.

Mrs. Petrillo was born July 16, 1942 in New Haven, the daughter of the late Anthony and Violet (Carlstrom) Gargiulo. Mrs. Petrillo attended Wilbur Cross High School and graduated with a Masters Degree in Psychology from Southern Connecticut State University. She was a Clinical Psychologist for Catholic Family Services while living in Phoenix. Upon her return to CT, she was employed by the state where she worked at River Valley Services until her retirement in 2002. She enjoyed spending time with her family as well as traveling. She was a very caring individual with a big heart.

Besides her husband of 50 years, Mrs. Petrillo is survived by her daughter Karen LaTorraca and her husband Henry of Cheshire; her brother Anthony Gargiulo of Madison; her niece, Alyssa Gargiulo and her husband Keith Zackowitz of Madison; her nephews Brian Gargiulo of CO and James Curnane of Orange. She is predeceased by her sister Dolores Curnane; her sister-in-law Barbara Gargiulo; and her grandson Nicholas LaTorraca.

Arrangements - A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday May 24, 2013 at 10:00 at St. Bridget Church, 175 Main St., Cheshire. Friends and family are asked to meet directly at church. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family in All Saints Cemetery and there are no calling hours. The Alderson Funeral Home of Cheshire, 615 S. Main St. is assisting with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to The Nicholas H. LaTorraca - Research for Rhabdo Fund c/o United Bank 286 Maple Avenue, Cheshire CT 06410 c/o Lisa Godbout.