Eleanor “Ellie” Provasoli died peacefully at her home in North Haven, on Nov. 28 at the age of 93, surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents, Ernest and Louise Bango; her brother Joseph Bango; and her husband and the love of her life Anthony “Tony” Provasoli.

After years of being a mother and homemaker, Ellie embarked on a career as a bus monitor in the town of North Haven. As a van monitor for the ACES school system, Ellie treated her students like family and provided much needed comfort to the parents who were sending their children off to school for the first time. When she finally retired at the age of 83, she enjoyed visiting with friends and family. Ellie attended church every Sunday and when that was no longer possible, she watched the daily Mass from the comfort of her recliner. Reciting the rosary every day brought her joy and peace.

Her happiest moments were spent with her daughter and son-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and her beloved nieces and nephews. She was known as “GG” by her great-grandchildren; they loved playing board games together.

Ellie leaves behind, her daughter Pam LaMonaca (Bob); her granddaughters, Maria Puglia (Marc) and Lisa Termine (Angelo); her great-grandchildren, Luke, Natalie, and Claire Puglia; and her sister Dolores Consorte.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Barbara, Donna, Jean and Hattie who took such loving care of our mom. Also, we cannot forget to thank our wonderful Grove Road neighbors who were always looking out for us.

The visiting hours were from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at noon in Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven. Interment followed in All Saint Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd. Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489 and American Lung Association, 45 Ash Street, East Hartford, CT 06108.