Adrienne (Negro) Montagnino

Adrienne (Negro) Montagnino, 93, of Port Richey, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Hartford Hospital. Adrienne was born in New York City to the late Albert and Caroline Negro. Adrienne was predeceased by her husband, Peter, and brothers, Frank, Antonio and Joseph. Adrienne leaves behind her sons Peter Montagino (wife Rosemarie) of West Hartford, Connecticut and Gregory Montagnino of Belmar, New Jersey. She also leaves behind her loving sisters Mary D’Alessandro and Theresa Tantillo, brother-in-law Michael Monte and grandchildren Melissa Arkus (husband Robert), Jonathan Montagino, Catherine Montagino, Cristina Decker (husband William), Gregory Montagnino, Elaina von Runkel (husband Rodolfo), seven great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Adrienne completed high school with a concentration in secretarial studies. Initial employment in the New York City garment industry taught her sewing skills that were beneficial for the rest of her life and Adrienne shared that knowledge with her nieces and nephews. Most importantly, Adrienne met her husband, Peter, a fabric cutter, while working together at one of the city garment factories. Subsequent employment later in life, after raising her two sons, included a variety of secretarial and administrative positions in office and bank settings. Adrienne loved to cook and bake, she liked to entertain and socialize with family and friends. Adrienne had a fashion sense and was known for wearing coordinated jackets and a brooch with each outfit. Adrienne was ahead of her time, known to stand strong for what she believed, more progressive in her thinking than many of her contemporaries, challenging some of the societal and cultural norms of growing up in the 1930’s & 1940’s in New York City. Adrienne appreciated the wide variety of cultural events that New York City had to offer, and often introduced her children, nieces and nephews to museums, plays, operatic productions so prevalent throughout New York City. Last, she loved warmer weather and gardening, and, relocated to Florida during the early 1970’s, where she resided ever since. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at The Church of Saint Peter Claver, 47 Pleasant Street, West Hartford, CT. Burial will immediately follow at Fairview Cemetery, West Hartford. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Adrienne’s name may be made to Hartford Hospital, Att: Fund Development, 80 Seymour Street, P.O. Box 5037, Hartford, CT 06102 (860.972.2322). For directions and online condolences, please visit www.taylorandmodeen.com.