Michelina J. (Cassetti) Klabonski
Michelina J. (Cassetti) Klabonski, 82, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Friday afternoon, January 16, 2015, at Griffin Hospital, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late John A. Klabonski.
Mrs. Klabonski was born at home in Ansonia on August 9, 1932, daughter of the late Giuseppe and Ignazia Giordano Cassetti.
A resident of Ansonia her entire life, she was raised in a traditional old-world Italian family. Mickey was employed in the business office at Griffin Hospital for many years until her retirement and was a lifelong communicant of Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia.
She was very loving and caring woman who would go out of her way for anyone and cherished her relationships with her large family and many close friends. She enjoyed cooking, especially Sunday dinner, and taking care of her grandchildren.
Her loving family includes two sons, Anthony T. Klabonski (Cindy) of Sandy Hook, Paul J. Klabonski (Elaine) of Beacon Falls, a daughter, Karen A. Harney (Greg Sr.) of East Haven, grandchildren, Ashely Smith (Zack), Amanda Klabonski (Fiancée Ian), Anthony J. Klabonski, Kyla Williams, Christopher Klabonski, Gregory Harney Jr., Alexi Harney, Lindsey Harney, great-grandchildren, Harper Smith, Jaylen and Trevor Williams, Sienna Viola, sister in law, Lillian Cassetti of Ansonia and several nieces, nephews and friends.
She was predeceased by a brother, Salvatore Cassetti and a sister, Concetta “Kay” Malerba.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday January 19, 2015, from 3-7 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Tuesday, her funeral will be held at 9:15 am from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Interment will take place in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby.
The family sends a heart-felt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of Griffin Hospital especially the hospice team for their wonderful care.
To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.