Gayle M. D’Alessio, age 77, of Ansonia, entered into eternal rest on September 7, 2021 at Connecticut Hospice in Branford after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved and loving wife of fifty-seven years to Anthony M. D’Alessio Jr.
Gayle was born in Derby on February 1, 1944, daughter of the late Henry and Dorothy Whitbeck MacConnie. A resident of Ansonia since marriage, Gayle was employed as a Paraprofessional for the Ansonia Board of Education for thirty-seven years, until her retirement. She also worked part time as a seamstress. Gayle was happiest when spending time with her family and granddaughters. She loved cheering them on at all their sporting events. Gayle also enjoyed camping.
In addition to her husband Anthony, Gayle leaves to cherish her memory, a son, Joseph C. D’Alessio (Danielle Guarino), a daughter, Barbara J. Zealor (Brad), granddaughters, Jordyn and Madison Zealor, all of Ansonia, a sister, Sharon Stryker (David) of Mystic, CT, along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers George and Robert MacConnie. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Connecticut Hospice for their wonderful care.
Visitation for family and friends will take place on Friday September 10, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the chapel of SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME in Ansonia. At the request of the family, masks will be required inside the funeral home. On Saturday, all are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am, meeting directly, at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Interment will immediately follow in Mount Saint Peter’s Cemetery in Derby. Contributions in memory of Gayle can be made to the Closer to Free Fund, which jointly supports the Smilow Cancer Hospital and the Yale Cancer Center.
Please make checks payable to Closer to Free Fund and mail to P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508. Please include Gayle’s name on the memo line. Online contributions can be made at http://www.giveclosertofree.org. To sign Gayle’ guestbook or share a memory please visit http://www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
