Sebastiana “Nella” (Lastrina) Cardella, wife of the late Giuseppe Cardella, passed away on Monday, February 17th with family by her side after a brief illness. Born on September 18th, 1923 in Melilli, Sicily, Italy, daughter of the late Sebastiano and Giuseppa (Cannata) Lastrina. Nella came to this country in 1958 and made her happy home in Middletown for 67 years. She enjoyed her family, friends, and cooking for all of them. Nella was also a communicate of St. Sebastian’s Church.
She is survived by her sons: Guy and daughter in law Antoinette Cardella of Middletown and Sebastian and daughter in law Cathy Cardella of Haddam. She is also survived by six loving grandchildren: Nella, Angela, Joe, Amy, Amanda, and Sarah; and thirteen great-grandchildren; also several nieces and nephews; and a brother and sister. Nella was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, along with two sisters and two brothers.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in her memory to the St. Sebastian’s renovation fund or any charity of your choice.
The family would like to especially thank Wadsworth Glen and Middlesex Convalescent for their excellent care.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, February 21st at 10 a.m. in St. Sebastian Church. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Sebastian Cemetery, Middlefield. Friends may call at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. The Lastrina Family Funeral Home, 491 High St, Middletown, is in charge of arrangements.
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