Mary L. Brittenum Lee James Royle
Joanne DeSando Girardo
Mary Louise Brittenum Mellow, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 12, 2021 at home surrounded by family in Bridgeport, CT. She was employed by the Norwalk Board of Education for 43 years. A private service will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 which can be viewed via ZOOM. A private interment will be held Friday, March 19, 2021. Arrangements are entrusted to Baker Funeral Services, 84 South Main Street, Norwalk, CT. For more information, please go to www.
Joanne DeSando Girardo, age 87 of Niagara Falls, NY, died peacefully at her home on Monday, March 8. She was the loving wife of the late Nicholas A. Girardo. Joanne was born on July 5, 1933 in Nicastro, Italy, the daughter of the late Pasquale and Angela (Gallo) DeSando and was a longtime resident of Norwalk, CT. She was a seamstress by trade. Joanne enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include four loving children and spouses: Concetta M. Libertino (Joe) of Norwalk, CT, Angela E. Lopez (Juan) of Niagara Falls, NY, Anthony P. Girardo (Maureen)Minooka, IL, and Joseph S. Girardo (Elann) of Niagara Falls, Canada, six grandchildren, Gabrielle and Gianna Lopez, Rosa DeMatteo (Greg), Pasquale Libertino (Kim), Antonella Soumelidis (Nick) and Isabella Girardo, six great-grandchildren, Annabella and Melania DeMatteo, Michael, Sofia, and Zoe Soumelidis, Olivia Libertino, Lily, Myles and Zoey Wolkowski, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Philip Church, 1 Fr. Conlon Pl. Norwalk, CT on Monday, March 22, at 10 a.m., with entombment to follow at St. John Cemetery.
Lee formerly of Norwalk passed away on February 11th in White plains Hospital in Westchester, NY.
Born on September 14, 1951 in Stamford, CT to James and Marion Royle.
A family only service was held February 18th at the Beauchamp Chapel. He was laid to rest in
If you intend to attend the Funeral Mass at church please make reservations by visiting the parish website. https://www. stphilipnorwalk.org Joanne’s family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 21. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the American heart Assoc. (www.heart.org). Joanne’s family would also like to express their gratitude to all the wonderful caregivers at Niagara Hospice in Lockport, NY. For directions, or to leave an online condolence, please go to www.magnerfuneralhome. com
Mount Hope Cemetery in Hastings on the Hudson, NY.
Lee is survived by his mother Marion, brother Ken and sisterin-law Cheryl Royle.
His daughter Kristy Arsenis, son-in-law Nick Arsenis and his beloved grandson Dylan Arsenis.