- Date Of Death: April 1, 2008
- State: Connecticut
Bernice Aurora Masella, 57 of Hamden entered into peaceful rest on April 1, 2008 in St. Raphael’s Hospital, New Haven. Born in New Haven May 31, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Bernice Lagos and Gaetano (Guy) Masella. Her father was a popular orchestra leader and served as Registrar of Vital Statistics in New Haven. Bernice graduated from Wilber Cross High School as the class Valedictorian, attended Rutgers and received her B.S. degree from Quinnipiac College. She worked at Yale as a Planning Space Coordinator until 2007. Prior to that, Bernice worked at SNET/SBC for 25 years and was manager of Planning in the Real Estate Department when she retired. She is survived by her devoted sister, Gail Masella Medina of Norwalk and nephews, David R. & Craig S. Medina whom she loved dearly. Also surviving are many cousins & relatives including her dear cousin, Nancy Amato and her husband, Nadir who spent countless hours caring for Bernice’s needs during her long illness, and her cousin, Christopher Anastasio. She will be missed by her pets, Bella & Phoebe who gave her great joy and love. Bernice was a jack of all trades. All who knew her benefited from her skills, talents and love.
