CONTE, MARY S.

Mary (Ciociola) Conte passed away February 10, 2021 at Branford Hills surrounded by her loving family. Mary is survived by her husband of 66 years Charles (Chuck) Conte, and their wonderful children David (Tricia) Conte, Robert Conte, and Susan (Kevin) Houlihan. Also survived by her beloved grandchildren: David and Angela Conte, Alison (Joseph) Bradley; great-grandsons Jameson and Austin Bradley; brother Dominic Ciociola, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mary was born April 4, 1930 to Alphonse and Carmela Ciociola. She was predeceased by her brother Ernest Ciociola, sister Madeline Meriano, and her beloved daughter-in-law Laurelle Conte.

Mary graduated from Hillhouse High School and attended Stone Business School. She worked at the A.C. Gilbert Company until she and her husband started their family, whereupon she became the greatest mother and wife that anyone could wish for. In addition to her family, Mary was extremely close to God, and the church. She belonged to several church groups, and through these groups met many wonderful people that she stayed close to for the remainder of her life.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation Monday, February 15th from 9:30-11 a.m. followed by a prayer service at 11 AM at W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 N. Main Street, Branford. Burial to follow at St. Agnes Cemetery. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Community Dining Room, 30 Harrison Ave., Branford, CT 06405.

Please see online memorial at wsclancy.com