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Elvira Cretella Obituary
Entered into rest, Nov. 5, 2023, Elvira M. "Butchie" Cretella, 75, of East Haven; born March 27, 1948, daughter of the late Andrew and Ena Cawley Cretella.
She attended SCSU and worked at J. Press Co. for 15 years and later in the emergency room admitting department at the Hospital of St. Raphael for 34 years before retiring. She taught CCD at St. Bernadette's Church for 20 years, received the St. Joseph Award and also volunteered at the Branford Community Center and the Ronald McDonald House. She was a longtime communicant of Our Lady of Pompeii Church.
Butchie is survived by her brothers Joseph, Domenic (Debra), Robert (Gladys) and Michael (Christine) Cretella Sr., her cousin Pat Twohill, several nieces and nephews and close friends Barbara and John Dougherty, Camille Fappiano and Georgiana Hull. She was predeceased by a brother Andrew and a nephew Michael Cretella Jr.
Family and friends may call at MARESCA & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Chapel St., Thursday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and are invited to go directly to St. Pio of Pietrelclina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church Friday to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House. Offer condolences at marescafuneralhome.com
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Amanda
November 11, 2023
Awwww my condolences to her family she was one of the sweetest ladies I ever met she was my favorite customer at dunkin she will be greatly missed..
Madeline Fronte Krzeminski
November 9, 2023
You were so dear to me, you sat me down and always talked to me and gave me great advice. I will miss you dearly. You were the best friend since I retired that I could´ve ever had every Saturday at church and going out to lunch every month with the old-timers from St Raphaels you so much you will always remain in my heart and I know I will think of you often save me a place when we meet again so we can have those heart-to-heart talks Butchie soar with the angels fly everywhere and watch over me. I will miss you forever and always love Madeline.
Michael Morneault
November 9, 2023
Butchie,
May you find where you need to go.
It was always a pleasure being your neighbor.
Michael Morneault
Arlene McKee
November 9, 2023
I am very saddened to hear about Butchie. She and I worked together at J Press many years ago. I have many wonderful memories of our time together....so much fun!
She was such a beautiful person...always so caring!
My deepest sympathy to her family.
Don Crook
November 9, 2023
I am sorry for your loss. May God bless you all in this difficult time.
Richard E. Press
November 8, 2023
So proud to have Butchie on our company team and most importantly to enjoy her humor and sparkling personality, Richard Press
AnnMarie Cordone
November 8, 2023
OMG! With DeepestSympathy And Such Sadness To All Of Butchies Family For She Will Be Missed By Many!!! A Loving Giving Person She Was And Will Remain In Everyones Heart!!! Been A Long Time, Same Neighborhood With Memories!!! All Will Be In Prayers!!! Many Blessings!!! Happy Heaven!!! Dear Butchie!!! Love Annie, AnnMarie, Annex Area
John Savino
November 7, 2023
I I worked with Butch at St.Raphaels. She was a wonderful person and we always had alot of laughs. She was such a sweetheart. I will surely miss her. May Jehova God Bless her and remember her at the RESURRECTION. I ASK THIS IN JESUS'S NAME AMEN.
Joe c
November 7, 2023
Will b missed dearly god bless you always
Yvonne Smith
November 7, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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