This is a printer-friendly version of an article from Zip06.com.

Olimpia Melillo Fiondella, 76, of North Haven died peacefully on June 25 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with her children by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Guido Fiondella. Olimpia was born in Alife, Province of Caserta, Italy on Jan. 23, 1944, to the late Marcello Melillo and Marianna Mennone.

She was the mother of Francesco Fiondella (Nicole) and Federico Fiondella (Dayana). She was the grandmother of Augustin Guido Davi-Fiondella, Fabrizio Fiondella, and Aurelia Fleur Davi-Fiondella. She was the sister of Michele Melillo (Annunziata), Raffaele Melillo, Emma DiChello (Michele), the late Maria Sasso, and Federico Melillo. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and her faithful canine companion, Snowy. Her death leaves its mark on many lives.

Private services have been entrusted to The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Clelian Center, 261 Benham St., Hamden, CT 06514-2801, Make-A-Wish Foundation, 56 Commerce Dr., Trumbull, CT 06611, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.