Nilla R. (Gullotta) Roberto, longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023. She was 84.

She was born in Stamford, the daughter of Pancrazio and Maria Gullotta. She graduated from Mother of God Academy. She was employed at Sacred Heart University and worked as payroll supervisor.

She was a member of St Jude Parish, Monroe. She will be remembered for her big heart, beautiful smile and her sassy attitude.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Leonard Roberto Jr; her son Rick Roberto; her two daughters, Robin (Kevin) Bova of Trumbull and Susan (Kenneth) Kliczewski of Newtown; her cherished grandchildren, Kyle, Jake and Scott Bova and Adam, Nora and Evan Kliczewski; her sister, Mary Jean (Andrew) Fredette of Medway, Mass.; and her brother-in-law Richard Roberto of Charlotte, N.C. She was predeceased by her sister-in-law Carol Roberto. She was also called Auntie by many nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to calling hours, Sunday, May 7, from 3 to 6 pm at Spadaccino & Leo P. Gallagher and Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468. Funeral Service to be celebrated Monday, May 8, at 11 am at St Jude Parish, 707 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Food Bank of Blessed Sacrament Church. Donations can be made online at blessedsacramentbpt.org/giving. Please select the Food Pantry Tab, or by mail: Blessed Sacrament — “Food Bank” in Memo Line, 275 Union Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06607.

Online condolences may be left at SpadaccinoFuneralHome.com.