- Date Of Birth: February 4, 1914
- Date Of Death: October 7, 2020
- State: Connecticut
Griswold – Elizabeth (Mama Betty) Mentillo, 106, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 7, 2020.
Born in Stamford on February 4, 1914, daughter of the late Stephen Dudas and Elizabeth Futkos Dudas, she was the 2nd of 3 children. On November 28, 1935, she married William Mentillo and they shared 70 years of marriage until his death in 2005.
Betty was an accomplished crocheter whose family and friends treasure the afghans she made for them. While in Stamford, she was very active in the St. Leo’s craft group as well as St.
Betty is survived be her daughter Elizabeth (Betty) Knox, with whom she made her home, grandchildren Michele Pendleton of Griswold, great grandchildren Nathaniel Pendleton of Griswold and Amber Pendleton Phillips (husband Jeffrey) of Norwich, as well as the light of her life, great great granddaughter Annabelle Carol Rose Phillips; grandson Richard Knox of Olympia, WA, great grandchildren Connor Aiken, Skylar and Donovan Knox of Olympia; grandson Mark Mentillo (wife Sarah) of Naples, FL and great grandchildren McKensey and William Mentillo of Naples, FL. She is also survived by extended family Fred Pendleton, Mari Sousa-Donahue, Pearl (Maggie) Grundwalski and Erica Bevis, all of whom she loved as much as if they were her blood, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, William “Wild Bill” Mentillo, grandson William (B.J.) Mentillo, her brother Stephen Dudas and sister Rose Dudas McOwen.
