Born in Middletown, Connecticut on March 9, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Alfonsina (Gioelli) DeMeo. Flo (aka Toby) was a devoted daughter, wife, sister, mother grandmother, aunt and great-grandmother. Flo had a vibrant smile, was quick witted and had an eye for fashion and design. She was an amazing cook, baker and housekeeper. She enjoyed family holidays, animals, arts and crafts, UConn basketball and especially yard work with her beloved Joe.
A graduate of American School for the Deaf, Flo was employed by the Travelers Insurance Company as a typist and word processor for 30 years.
Florence is survived by a son, David Zocco and his wife Barbara, her daughter Tina, four grandchildren, a great granddaughter, nephews, nieces, extended family, friends and neighbors. Flo was predeceased by her son-in-law Alex and granddaughter Rachael along with her three brothers and three sisters.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday (February 16) at Christ the King Parish (Corpus Christi Church), 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Everyone is asked to please meet directly at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Hartford Hospital and Flo’s hospice team for their care and compassion. Donations in Florence’s memory may be made to the American School for the Deaf, 139 North Main St., West Hartford, CT 06107.
To leave a message for the family, please visit Florence’s obituary page at www.desopofuneralchapel.com
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