Rina Gloria (Napoli) Palladino

Rina Gloria Napoli Palladino, 96, of Orange went home to the Lord on January 8, 2026.  She was the beloved wife of the late Pantaleo Palladino.  Rina leaves three adoring daughters Mary Rose (the late Steve) Bennett, Letizia (Ti) and Anthony Solomine, Teresa and Egidio (Ed) Fiore, and three grandchildren Eric (Elizabeth, fiancée) Solomine, Lia and Leo Fiore, each of whom she was most proud.  In addition, Rina leaves her cousins Nancy (Warren) Brini, Vincent (Marie) Prota, Clem Avena, Jeanne Prota and the late Carl Prota and Catherine Pandozzi. and many nieces and nephews.  Her siblings Italia Padula, Maria Vassallucci and Francesco Napoli predecease her. 

A woman of great faith, Rina led a full and blessed life.  She welcomed everyone into her home to share her wonderful Italian cooking, laughter, love and memories.  She was a devoted wife, mother, nonna, aunt and friend to all. 

The hours for visitation will take place on Monday January 12, 2026, from 9 to 10:30 at the West Haven Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Infant Church at 11 o’clock.  Entombment will follow in the Garden Mausoleum, St. Lawrence Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Padre Pio Foundation, 463 Main Street, Cromwell, CT. 06416 or to the Office of Radio and Television (ortv.org), 15 Peach Orchard Rd., Prospect, CT. 06712.  To leave an online message for Rina’s family, please visit our website www.westhavenfuneral.com.

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