Serafina D'Amato, age 81, of Stratford, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2010 in Bridgeport Hospital. Born in Molfetta, Italy to the late Cecilio and Susanna (DeBari) Spadavecchia, she has been a long time area resident and was a retired dress maker for Messina Dress Co. Survivors include her beloved husband Giuseppe D'Amato; 3 devoted daughters Judy DiSavino and her husband Nicola of Stratford, Susanna DiMattia and her husband Giuseppe of NY and Cecilia DiFilippo and her husband Rocco of NY; 6 cherished grandchildren: Silvia, David, Rocco, Joseph, Marco and Amelia and many relatives in Italy. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, May 12, 2009 at 9 am in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford and a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am in St Mark Church 500 Wigwam Lane Stratford. Interment will be in Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, NY. Friends may call on Tuesday from 5-8pm.