Anna C. Hopperstad

September 13, 1925 - October 29, 2020

Anna Curello Hopperstad, 95, of North Haven, passed away peacefully Oct. 29, 2020 at her home. She was the wife of the late Elden J. Hopperstad. Anna is survived by two daughters, Mary Cardinale and husband James of South Windsor, and Cathy Hopperstad of Manchester and close friend Kelly Devanny of Cheshire, a son, Elden J. Hopperstad and wife Kathy of Chase City, VA, five grandchildren, James Joel, Thomas and Samuel Hopperstad, and Michael and Elizabeth Harrison, three great grandchildren, Adrian and Maya Harrison, and Zachary Hopperstad, a sister, Susan Culligan and husband Patrick of North Haven, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a grandson, Christopher Hopperstad, a sister, Rose Denegre and two brothers, Charles and Gene Curello. Born Sept. 13, 1925 in New Haven, Anna was a daughter of the late Andrew J. and Mary Muro Curello, and a graduate of Hillhouse High School and Stone Business Academy. She had been employed for many years as the Office Manager for the family business, C&B Machine Company, in New Haven. Anna enjoyed many of the simple things in life: keeping a tidy home, cooking and eating healthy meals, a good dessert, telling stories of the ‘old’ days, keeping up with the news and weather, watching movies and listening to Frank Sinatra and other singers of her day. She believed deeply in the power of prayer and was a devout member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Hamden. When she was no longer able to attend Mass daily, she would tune in at home on EWTN. She prayed for everyone and enjoyed collecting a wide variety of religious materials. Anna greatly enjoyed giving her children experiences she never had including cross-country trips, dancing, skating and music lessons. Anna's family would like to thank all the friends and neighbors who have assisted with her daily needs these past many years. She appreciated your kindness and patience very much. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Ave., North Haven. Calling hour at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden, will precede the Mass on Wednesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Masks and social distancing will be required. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518.