- Date Of Death: June 2, 2013
- State: Connecticut
Aurora T. “Nikki” Masella Kreilheim, 85, of Orange, passed away June 2, 2013 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of George F. Kreilheim. Mrs. Kreilheim was born in New HavenMarch 12, 1928, daughter of the late Vincenzo (James) and Filomena (Fanny) Labagnara Masella. She worked as a registered nurse at YaleNew HavenHospital for more than 40 years. At one time, she was very active in the former St. John the Evangelist Parish. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, John P. (Sheba) Rodican of Hamden, Andrew J. (Allison) Rodican of Northford, Richard Rodican of Orange and David (JoAnna) Rodican of Norwalk; two daughters, Eileen (Mario) Puglisi of Hamden and Christine (Robert) LiVolsi of Wallingford; one brother, Anthony (Lucille) Masella of North Haven; three sisters, Michelina Ciocca of Hamden, Jean Anastasio of Orange and Loretta (Jack) Palumbo of Milford; 17 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was predeceased by two brothers, Joseph Vincent and Gaetano “Guy” Masella; and by husbands, James A. Rodican and William Buckingham.th in St.
