Genevieve Crasilli, age 93, of Seymour , and formerly of Shelton, entered into rest on Saturday February 25, 2017 in the Griffin Hospital Derby. She was the devoted wife of the late William Joseph Crasilli.
Mrs. Crasilli was born in Derby on July 9, 1923 daughter of the late Charles and Adeline (King) Powell, and was a Seymour resident for over twenty years, previously living in Shelton.
She was a secretary for the former Winchester’s. She enjoyed quilting with the Yankee Peddler Group in Seymour and the St. Augustine Church Quilting Guild. Mrs. Crasilli was an avid fan of the UCONN Women’s Basketball Team. She was formerly an active member of the Trinity Episcopal Church, and was presently a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Shelton.
She is the beloved mother of William J. Crasilli, and Genevieve Mary Stine and her husband Norman, sister of, Colin Powell and Wilma Dorso. Mrs. Crasilli is the loving grandmother of Samantha Stine, Daniel Stine, Emily Crasilli, and William Crasilli. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Crasilli is predeceased by a brother Roger Powell and two sisters, Charlotte (Mae) Musselman and Lorraine Cook. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Rd., Shelton. On Thursday, her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 8:45 a.m. for her funeral service at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Her burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Her family would like to send their sincere thanks to Noemi, Jennifer, & Sandy for being great friends and taking such good care of their mother.
Her family requests that memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Good Shepherd, 198 Coram Ave., Shelton, CT 06484.
Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.
