Elizabeth “Betty” Martin Gambardella, 90, of East Haven passed away peacefully Aug. 18 in the St. Raphael Campus surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Michael Gambardella.

She was the beloved mother of Mary Russo of North Haven, and Susan (Edward) Mattei and Michael (Laura) Gambardella, all of East Haven. She was the loving grandmother of Theresa (William) Longobardi, Marissa (David) Malone, Edward (Stephanie) Mattei, Jr., and the late Michael Russo. She was the cherished great-grandmother of Michael and Shyler Longobardi, Vincent and Olivia Mattei, and David and Emily Malone. Betty was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 29, 1928, a daughter of the late John and Mary Dubrachak Martin. She was predeceased by sisters Annie Demanchick and Mary Yedynak; brothers John, Stephen, and Michael Martin; and a son-in-law, George Russo. She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Prior to her retirement Betty worked for the Gambardella Brothers Fish Market. Betty was a member of the St. Anthony’s School PTO, St. Vincent de Paul Ladies Guild, and the East Haven Senior Center. She loved to play Church Bingo. There is a special brick in her honor at St. Vincent de Paul Church “Peace Garden” recognizing her as a “Praying Lady.”

Her funeral procession left the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven, Aug. 25. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Vincent de Paul Church. Interment followed in East Lawn Cemetery. Friends called Aug. 24. Memorial contributions may be made to ACES (in honor of her late grandson Michael Russo), 31 Temple St., North Haven, CT 06473. Sign Betty’s guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.