Elizabeth A. Innacell
Elizabeth A. (Kraley) Innacell, age 91 of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the West River Rehab Center. She has joined her beloved husband of 60 years, the late Anthony R. Innacell, Sr., who passed away 11 years ago to the day. Born in Jermyn, PA on November 4, 1931 she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Relock) Kraley and was a longtime resident of Bridgeport. Betty was employed by Wonder Bread Bakeries, B & W Leather Goods and Warnaco from where she retired. For many years she volunteered alongside her husband at the Bridgeport Elks Lodge 36 and the St. Francis X. Cabrini Knights of Columbus Council 4096. Betty loved to cook and took great joy in feeding her family and everyone who stopped by to visit. She was a die-hard NY Yankees fan and never missed an opportunity to watch a game. She looked forward to her trips with her husband to Las Vegas, Atlantic City and Ledyard. Visits with her sisters always included scratch-off lottery tickets, bingo and smiles. Survivors include her four children, Anthony R. Innacell, Jr., of Phoenix, AZ, Patricia Innacell-Fignar of Cleveland, OH, Louis Innacell and his wife Lori of Bridgeport and Dianna Innacell-D’Angelico of West Haven, 10 grandchildren, April Innacell-Silverman ( Jeffrey), Caitlynn and Dylan Innacell, Brittany FignarHaddad ( Jason), Gabrielle Fignar (fiance Logan) James and Robert Innacell and John, Anthony and Dominick ( Jennifer) D’Angelico.
She has three cherished great-grandchildren, Noah and Landon Silverman and Madeline Haddad. Her 9 nieces and nephews held a warm and special place in her heart. Betty was predeceased by her two loving sisters, Pauline Sheridan and Anna Hlavaty, two wonderful nieces Paulette Sheridan, Beverly Thibeault and a great-nephew Ronald Innacell, Jr.
All are invited to meet directly in St. Andrew’s Church, 395 Anton Street, Bridgeport on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at 11:00am for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow in the Garden Mausoleum at St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. There will be no calling hours. The Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull has been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew’s School (Scholarship Program), 395 Anton Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606. To leave an online condolence, visit www.abriola.com.