Anna K. Valerio

Anna K. Cavaliere Valerio, 93, of Milford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27th, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph M. Valerio. Anna was born in New Haven on July 19th,1929, and was the daughter of the late Angelo and Maria DeRiso Cavaliere. She owned and operated the former Yankee Doodle Nursery School at her home for many years. In addition, Anna worked with her husband at his CT Driving Institute tutoring those with English as a second language, helping them pass the written requirements for licensing and safe driving. In retirement, Anna worked tirelessly to revive and expand the Milford Lions Club, where she served as an active member, District 23A Women’s Membership and Participation Chairperson, and past president (1996-1998) and received multiple awards for outstanding service. Anna was passionate about cooking Italian and Asian food and always welcomed family and guests with a cup of coffee. Mother of Sylvia (Thomas) Sobocinski, Roberta (the late Edward) Weise, Michele (Paul) Valerio-Ribera, and Joseph (Michele) Valerio. Grandmother of Jason (Kelly) Sobocinski, Thomas (Laura) Sobocinski, Edward (Matthew) Wingler, Christopher Weise, Joshua Esposito, Isabella Ribera, Miranda, Jillian, and Daniel Valerio.

Great-Grandmother of Tavin, Rylan, Emersyn, Ayla, and Tommy Sobocinski, and Cordelia Valerio. Also survived by her sister in laws Ann and Patricia Cavaliere. Predeceased by her brothers Emiddio and Silvio Cavaliere and sister Mary (the late Carlyle) Aveni.

The visiting hours will be on Thursday morning, Jan. 5th from 9:30 to 11:30 at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. The Milford Lion’s will hold a brief memorial service at 11:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at noon. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. A celebration of life will be planned in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. www.northhavenfuneral.com