Theresa Rigoli Camera Obituary
The passing of Theresa Rigoli Camera of Shelton, Connecticut occurred on July 31, 2026. Theresa, born on March 19, 1944, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Giuseppe Rigoli and Fortunata Pardo Rigoli; her brothers, Ralph Rigoli and John Rigoli; and her brothers-in-law, John Sanzo and Robert Saraco.
She is survived by: her sons, Carmine Camera of Newtown and Rocco Camera of Shelton; her grandchildren, Nicole Camera (Andrew) of New York and Jared Camera of Colorado; her siblings, Maria "Tita" Sanzo of Arizona, Vincent Rigoli (Charlene) of Oxford, Rocco Rigoli (Maria) of Shelton, Catherine Saraco of Shelton and Paul Rigoli of Seymour; and her siblings-in-law, Maria Rigoli of Monroe, Hilda Rigoli of New York and Rocco Camera of Calabria, Italy. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-grand-nephews and great-grand nieces: extended family members, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, Theresa's desire was that any memorial gifts be made to The Mercy Ship and St. Jude's Children's Hospital, both causes close to Theresa's heart. Donations may be made by check, payable to Theresa Camera Trust and given to one of her nieces Natalie DeMeis or Teresa Valadez, or one of her sons Carmine or Rocco, or conveniently Zelle to (203) 767-8087 (trustee Maria Valadez) This collective effort in collecting donations allows for a corporate gift match program, maximizing the impact of each contribution.
