Mary E. Bedini

Member Of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary

Mary E. Bedini, 83, of Danbury, formerly of Ridgefield, died January 25 at her home. The wife of the late Mario “Malo” Bedini, Mrs Bedini was born in Norwalk, November 7, 1923, daughter of Dominic and Lillie (Sturges) Arena.

Two sons, Michael L. Bedini of Newtown and William J. Bedini and his wife, Darlene, of Bradenton, Fla.; a daughter, Jeannette L. Bedini of Danbury with whom she made her home; two brothers, George Arena of Norwalk and William Arena of Rowayton; and a sister, Dorothy Smiley of Stamford, survive her.

Mrs Bedini was raised in Norwalk and attended Norwalk schools and moved to Ridgefield in 1945.

A resident of Ridgefield for the past 61 years, prior to moving to Danbury in October 2006, she was a member of the Italian American Ladies Mutual Aid Society, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and of St Mary’s Church of Ridgefield.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated January 29 in St Mary’s Church, Ridgefield. Interment in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ridgefield, was private.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Visiting Nurse Association, 90 East Ridge, Ridgefield CT 06877.

The Newtown Bee        February 2, 2007