Virginia Bartiet, 81, passed away quietly at her home at 95 Handy Rd. in Hamden, where she resided with her daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter. She was surrounded by love and comfort and the promise of going home to the Lord. Born in Waterbury, Virginia was a long time resident of Hamden, a parishioner of St. Joseph's Church in New Haven, and worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield in her earlier years where she enjoyed many lasting friendships. She leaves behind a sister Kathleen D'Auria of Cheshire, and four children; Joseph Bartiet of Hamden, Susan Pecoraro(Louis)of Canterbury, Pamela (Bob Anthony) Bartiet of Hamden, and William Bartiet(Lisa)of Cheshire, grandchildren; Jennifer DelMedico, Kayla and Julia Bartiet, and Olivia and Alexander Pecoraro. Virginia was predeceased by her husband Gerhardt "Gerry" Bartiet, brothers David, Thomas, Stephen & Robert Gorman, and sisters, Patricia Adinolfi, and Mary-Jane Barbato.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 A.M. in the Peter H.Torello & Son F.H., 1022 Dixwell Ave, Hamden. Friends may call Friday morning from 8:30 A.M. until the time of service. Burial in Beaverdale Mem. Park.  In lieu of flowers, grateful donations may be made to: Seasons Hospice (www.seasonsfoundation.org)