Anna C. Aquila

Anna Agatha Cuticelli Aquila, 94, of Cheshire, CT passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on August 6, 2023. Anna was born in New Haven on April 7, 1929, daughter of the late Joseph and Anna Anastasio Cuticelli, raised in the family with eldest siblings Concetta and John, and younger siblings Gloria, Joanne and Joseph. Anna was known universally by her lifelong moniker of “Peach” or “Peachy.” Peach spent her life in the company of family and friends. She was a consummate host, entertaining and spending tireless hours in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes and making the classics for every holiday and occasion. She graduated from Commercial High School in 1946 before going to work for the former Southern New England Telephone Company, and was later the co-owner of Aquila Motors. Prior to retirement, she worked in secretarial services for Yale-New Haven Hospital. She traveled back and forth between homes in Connecticut and Florida, and spent precious time on the Connecticut coastline during the summer throughout her life. Wherever she went, Peach was a social hub and keen problem-solver, always organizing, volunteering, crafting, baking, and visiting with loved ones. She was the President of Elim Park’s Resident Council where she lived before her passing, and was slated to meet with Gov. Lamont to discuss the resident experience in assisted living. She remained active in all her years, outclassing both spinal stenosis and breast cancer. From start to finish, Peach remained sought-after for her wisdom and counsel, her listening ear, her perspective, and her humor. Peach was also a devout Catholic and regularly attended Mass. She was devoted to alleviating the suffering of others, giving throughout her life to charitable organizations and to animal rescue foundations. Peach was the loving mother of Wilma Aquila-Cain of Miami (Michael), William Aquila, Jr. and Thomas Aquila (Maurna) both of Hamden, and Paul Aquila (Tanya) of Cheshire. She is survived by her brother Joseph Cuticelli of Cheshire and her sister Joanne Aquila of Woodbridge. She is also survived by her seven cherished grandchildren, Bill, Marc, Effie, Stephanie, Mallory, Tom, Sarah, two very special young men Kaden and Kyler, and her 12 great-grandchildren. Peach will be remembered as an honest, industrious, engaging, brave and faithful woman. She is forever beloved as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and friend. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Saturday August 19th at 11am in Our Lady of MT Carmel Church. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Elim Park 150 Cook Hill Rd. Cheshire, CT. 06410. Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden in care of arrangements. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com

Anna C. Aquila

April 7, 1929 - August 6, 2023