Sheila L. Mignone Hottin, 78, beloved wife of Leonard E. Hottin of East Haven, passed away June 18 in Connecticut Hospice surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma for the past 12 years.

She was the loving mother of Leonard M. (Phyllis) Hottin and Roxane (Michael) Dogolo, all of East Haven. She was the cherished grandmother of Leonard A. Ashley and Michael Hottin, Erica (Joe) D’Amato, and Victoria and Michael Dogolo. She was the caring sister of Lorraine (William) Izzo of Trumbull and Anthony (Mary Ann) Mignone, Jr., of East Haven.

Sheila was born in New Haven on Aug. 16, 1941, a daughter of the late Anthony and Susan Manzi Mignone. Prior to her retirement she worked for the former DLDS of Guilford for many years and also worked for the former Caporale’s Food Fair in New Haven.

She also leaves several nieces and nephews and her longtime friend Mary Tritto Mastriano.

A special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Sun Wing at Connecticut Hospice for their compassion and care.

Her funeral procession left the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven, June 22. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in the St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Interment was private. Friends called June 22. Memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405, or at www.hospice.com. For an online obituary or to sign Sheila’s guest book, visit www.portofuneralhomes.net.