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Margaret King Altieri, 74, of Northford, beloved wife of 51 years to Frank N. Altieri, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on July 12. She was the loving mother of Natalie (Mark) Speranza of Wallingford; the cherished grandmother of Haley and Nico Speranza; and the sister of Elizabeth (Thomas) Fusco of New Haven, Richard King of Branford, and the late Patricia Affinito and Nancy Marcuccio. Margaret was born in New Haven on Aug. 31, 1944, daughter of the late Clara Pellegrino King.

Prior to her retirement Margaret was an office administrator for both Tilcon Corporation and Gypsum Specialties. Margaret loved spending time with her grandchildren, family, and wonderful group of friends. She will be greatly missed by all.

Her funeral procession left the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven, on July 17. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Monica’s Church located at 1331 Middletown Ave. in Northford. Interment followed in All Saints Cemetery. Friends called on July 16. For an online obituary or to sign Margaret’s guest book, visit www.portofuneralhomes.net.