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Julia "Judy" Federico Rommel, 93, of Branford passed away peacefully on March 1. Julia was born in Guilford, the daughter of John Federico and Jennie (Esposito) DeMaio (James).

Julia was predeceased by her parents; spouse Arnfried "Peter" Rommel; stepfather James DeMaio; brothers Philip Federico and Vincent Federico; sister Genevieve (DeMaio) Griffin; and sister-in-law, Louise Federico.

Julia is survived by her three loving children, Joanne Billett (Mark) of Florida, Donna Borrelli of East Haven, and Ted Pulit (Lydia) of the United Kingdom. She also leaves six grandchildren, Alisha Porto, Melissa Porto, Edward Borrelli III, Lisa Borrelli, and Ted Pulit and Alexandra Pulit; and two great-grandchildren, Ava and Devin.  She is also survived by sister-in-law Nancy Federico.

Julia loved to laugh, dance, listen to music, and enjoyed every minute she spent with her children, family, and friends. She was an accomplished artist who continued to paint well in to her late 80's.

The family will receive visitors on March 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Burial will follow at St. George Cemetery in Guilford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the "Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter."