Mary I. (Caliandri) Fangiullo, 84, of Berlin, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on January 14, 2013 at the Hospital of Central Connecticut, New Britain. She was the wife of the late Christy J. Fangiullo.

Mary was born in Berlin on July 10, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Vito and Carmella (Veneziano) Caliandri and sister of the late Frank Caliandri. She was happily married for 61 years, was a lifelong resident of Berlin and graduate of BHS Class of 1945. Mary spent many years enjoying her summer home in Clinton with family and friends.  She will be greatly missed by her loving family.

She is survived by a son, Anthony Fangiullo of Berlin, two daughters, Chris-Ann Ruscio and her husband Richard of Berlin and Loraine King of Tampa; Four grandchildren, Julie Huggins and her husband Cleve of Ohio, Janis Francalangia and her husband Dave of Berlin, Jason Ruscio of New York City and Thomas King of Tampa.  Mary also leaves behind four beloved Great- Grandsons; John and Matthew Huggins and Joseph and Thomas Francalangia. She also leaves behind several nieces and a nephew.

The family wishes to thank The Hospital of Central Connecticut, Brittany Farms, and the Berlin VNA for their loving care and compassion.

The funeral will be held on Friday, January 18, 2013, from 10-11 am at the Berlin Memorial Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Kensington. Followed by a mass at Saint Paul's Church at 11:30 am.  Burial will be at the Veterans Cemetery, Middletown.

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