Brigida (Rizzuto) Tomaino, wife of the late Fiore Tomaino, passed on to meet our Lord Jesus Christ on December 8, 2016. Born in Southern Calabria, Italy, on February 10, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Lucia Katerina and Chemente Rizzuto. Brigida was an accomplished seamstress, bee keeper, sericulturist (production of silk), avid gardener, decorator and a gourmet cook. She also worked at the Hartford Hospital Medical Building and retired years ago. Devoted to family and life, she is loved and will especially be missed on family holidays. She was predeceased by brothers Francesco, Peppino, and sister Rosina, all of Italy. Also predeceased by son-in-law Michael A. Mainville , and brothers-in-law Artenso and Mario Tomaino, sister-in-law Vicenzina Tomaino, nephews Franco, Agostino, Sammy Tomaino and his wife Patty Tomaino, niece Rose Tomaino. Brigida is survived by her sisters in Uruguay, Elida and Terisita, her daughter and care giver Francesca Mainville, and daughters Luisa and her husband Michael Augello, daughter Loretta and husband James Atheneos, Amy and her husband Jared Morgan, grandson Michael Mainville and his wife Beverly, Marc Mainville and grandchildren John-Michael and Elisabeth Augello, Lisa Marie, Joshua and Jimmy Atheneos, Victoria, Anthony, and Isabella Morgan. She also leaves her adorable great-grandson Michael-Sebastain Mainville. Recent great-granddaughter Jasmin Giana Mainville, many nieces, nephews, and cousins in America, Italy, Uruguay and Australia. We especially wish to remember Helen and Concetta Tomaino, Dr. Marie Mammone, Aunt Josie DeNino, Doug and wife Debbie Wisneski, Wethersfield Evangelical Free Church, Mary Atheneos, Connie Sanelli, Carmen Munoz-Perez of Florida, John Balesano and many more dear friends and neighbors who looked out for Brigida. We especially thank Hartford Hospice Healthcare at Home. Nurse Jeff and Kelly and health aid Iesha for fantastic care. Also remembering Dominique and her support. The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: the Lord make his face to shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee. Numbers 6. Rest in Jesus arms, beloved mother and friend. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, December 14, from 10AM-12PM, at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, followed by religious services. Burial will follow in Village Cemetery, Wethersfield. Contributions in Brigida's memory may be made out to the donor's choice. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com.