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Antoinette (Savo) Brignola, 99, a long-time resident of East Haven, passed away peacefully on Sept. 6 with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph A. Brignola. Antoinette was born in New Haven on Aug. 13, 1919. She was the daughter of the late Dominic and Mary (Cappella) Savo and was predeceased by her four sisters, Raffaela Palmieri, Anna Catania, Edith Paolillo, and Susan Corraro, and one brother, Dominic Savo.

Antoinette was a devoted, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She is survived by her daughter Marie Brignola Schoen and her husband Paul of Killingworth; and her sons Anthony J. Brignola and his wife Carol of Beacon Falls, and Joseph M. Brignola and his wife Ann of Woodbridge. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Lori Brignola, Diane Brignola, Michael (Rebecca) Brignola, Elizabeth (Gilbert) Simmons, Rebecca (Jay) Hamilton, and Jodi Brignola; and eight great-grandchildren. Antoinette will be deeply missed.

The family received friends until the time of service on Sept. 11 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven, followed by Committal at All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. For her online obituary, visit www.Clancy-PalumboFuneralHome.com.