- Date Of Birth: March 30, 1926
- Date Of Death: November 5, 2021
- State: Connecticut
Rita Grannonio, age 95, of Milford, entered peaceful rest on Nov. 5, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. She was born on March 30, 1926 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Maria (Marsilia) Grannonio. She worked for Warner Packaging for many years before her retirement. Rita enjoyed crocheting blankets and needlepoint and giving them to her family. She loved snow, especially at Christmas time setting up her village. Rita’s passion was traveling when she was younger and Italy being her favorite place. She treasured her time spent with family and sharing stories of her life. She is survived by her two loving and devoted nephews, Anthony Ferrara (Donna) of Cheshire and Richard Ferrara of Milford with whom she resided and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Her brothers and sister, Margaret Ferrara, Alphonso, Vincent, Enrico, and Frank Grannonio predeceased her.