Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Villano, 91

Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home

WATERFORD, CT - Elizabeth Ann Villano passed away at her home on February 21, 2020.

Betty (Brax) Villano was born on March 1, 1928 to the late James and Elizabeth Brax in New London, CT.

In 1962 she married the late Frederick Villano, they resided in Quaker Hill, CT., and together they had a daughter Lisa Beth Villano. Betty was predeceased by her loving husband in July 1987. She was also predeceased by her brothers, Richard and Joseph Brax; sisters, Rose Laurice, Lorraine, and Florence.

She is survived by her daughter Lisa Villano and her partner Paul Georgetti of Mystic; her niece Keigh Beth Kenyon and husband David of North Chili, NY; her nephew Paul Brax and his wife Kathy of Waterford, and her best friend and partner in crime, Carol Kanabis of Old Lyme. She also leaves behind the “other daughter she didn’t have” Michele Cascio Morris, her caregiver whom without her in our lives wouldn’t have been as full the last years. Michele was a blessing and her care will never be forgotten.

Betty worked many years at the Prime Steer in Norwich, CT. and then at Bravo and Azu restaurants in Mystic where she was known to make The Best Cosmopolitan and Lemon Drop Martinis. Betty had a true zest for life even in her elder years. She will not be forgotten for her spunky ways, blunt comments, her fashionista style, and her Red Lipstick. She will forever remain in our hearts as a strong woman who touched many lives in many different ways.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Church, corner of Montauk and Squire, New London on Thursday, February 27th, at 11 am. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Jefferson Avenue, New London. There are no calling hours.

Also a thank you to Kathleen Smith for being a part of her supportive care giving team till the end.
Kindly omit flowers. Donations may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.neilanfuneralhome.com