Phyllis Verrilli, a resident of Monroe for 64 years, passed away on July 23.

Born in Bridgeport, on March 29, 1925, she was the daughter of Leon and Eleanor Galemba. She graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1942. She was employed at Vitramon, Inc, from which she retired after 20-plus years of service.

She was a parishioner of St Stephen’s Church from 1956 until her death. She enjoyed tag sales and finding treasures. Cooking on the holidays was her specialty.

A devoted wife and mother, she was predeceased by her husband John of 58 years. She is survived by her two children, Gerald and his wife, Gail, and Audrey Bleakney, widow of Kurt Bleakney. She has four grandchildren, Michele, Carl, and Sonja Cizmazia and Jesse Bleakney; four great-grandchildren, Kaitlin, Gregory, Emma, and Sarah; and a great-great granddaughter, Aanika.

There will be a service at the Monroe Center Cemetery on Old Tannery Road at 10 am, Wednesday, July 29. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, guests will be asked to wear a mask at the cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at spadaccinofuneralhome.com.