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On May 19, Jill Barbara DeBlasio, longtime resident of Guilford, passed away peacefully at Connecticut Hospice, Branford surrounded by her loving family. Jill was born in Hartford on June 23, 1967, daughter of John and Barbara (Owca) DeBlasio. She was the loving mother of Michael and Alexandra Scialla of Guilford and sister of Jeffrey DeBlasio. She was predeceased by her grandparents John and Anna Owca and John and Anne DeBlasio.

Jill was a graduate of Holy Cross High School, Briarwood College, Central University, and the University of New Haven. She taught for more than 20 years in the Branford school district as an elementary and ESL teacher. She enjoyed relaxing at the beach and spending time with her family, friends, and dog, Cooper.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. George Church, Guilford. Burial will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Watertown. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cosgrove Animal Shelter, 749 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405. Arrangements are in the care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.