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Philomena “Fanny” Fucci Ursini of Madison, formerly of Morris Cove, New Haven, passed away peacefully on June 20 with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of Louis Ursini, Sr., for the past 68 years. Fanny was born in Yonkers, New York on March 17, 1933, to the late Louis and Celia Diamante Fucci.

Fanny retired from Echlin Manufacturing Company after several years of service. After retirement, she later worked as a lunch mother for the East Haven school system. She, along with her husband, was a longtime volunteer for the Annex YMA Little League. Fanny liked going to the casinos, and playing poker at the Madison Senior Center and gin with her husband.

She leaves behind her son Louis Jr., his wife Cindy, and two grandsons, James and Nicholas, whom she loved and cherished with all her heart. She leaves a sister, Anna Pepe of West Haven, and many close cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews. Fanny was predeceased by two brothers, Fred and John Fucci, and one sister, Angelena Fucci.

There were no calling hours. On June 26 family and friends went directly to St. Bernadette Church, Townsend Avenue, New Haven.