Loretta K. Cretella, 93, of 4620 North Socrum Loop Rd., Grace Manor Suites, Lakeland, Florida, formerly of 1270 North High St., East Haven, died at Lakeland Regional Medical Center on July 18. She was the wife of the late Thomas Cretella and daughter of the late Francesco and Maria (Raccio) Richetelli. Loretta had been employed by Mode Manufacturing and was a member of the ILGWU.

Loretta was loved by everyone who knew her and will never be forgotten.

 She is survived by her two daughters, Adele Illingworth of East Haven and Karen Cullen of Lakeland, Florida. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Michael Illingworth of Guilford and Jennifer St. John of New Haven, and four great-grandchildren, Victoria and Angelica Illingworth and Lucas and Mia St. John.

Entombment was in Lakeland Memorial Gardens, Lakeland, Florida. The Lakeland Memorial Funeral Home, Lakeland, Florida, was in charge of arrangements.