She was born, in New Haven, Connecticut, November 17, 1941, and she died February 8, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. She leaves behind her husband John, Son, David Grecco of San Antonio, TX, very good friend, Barbra Chirlin (Basha) and many more friends in Arizona and Connecticut. She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Ella Velardi, and her sister, Shirley McGill of Connecticut. She will be missed by all. Memorial service is pending.