Julia Biagiarelli

Julia Marie Biagiarelli, aged 67, passed away on February 27, 2026 in Knoxville, TN. Born July 29th, 1958 in New Haven, CT to Yvonne (Loubiere) and Frank Biagiarelli, Julia was a devout Catholic, respected teacher, and member of a large and loving family. Julia is survived by her daughter: Theresa (Jason Criscio); Grandson: Alexander Criscio; Siblings: Frank, Mary Ann, Paula Schrader (Guillermo), John, Phillip (Cheryl), and Andrea Schiopucie (Stephen); Nieces and nephews: Benjamin (Nicole), Andrew, Tatiana Harriman (Charles III), Carla Schrader, Sasha, Shane, Talia Helms (Jake), Anna May, Emma, Matthew and Anthony Schiopucie; Great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including her childhood best friend Lili (Petrov) Robins. In her younger years, Julia was a varsity gymnast at Hand High School in Madison, CT, a ballerina at Connecticut Ballet, and a mother who loved taking her daughter and nephews to their village beach in Stony Creek, Connecticut. She studied special education at Southern Connecticut State University and graduated to become a lifelong teacher who enhanced the lives of her students throughout the years. Julia’s later years were guided by her faith in God and passion for worship. Taking a pilgrimage to Loreto and The Vatican with her daughter and nephew was one of the highlights of her last year. In Tennessee, Julia found spiritual community as a member of The Holy Ghost Catholic Church. Outside of church, she served as a member of the exceptionally kind faculty at Holston Middle School where she gave special attention to the children who were most in need of her guidance and care. A requiem mass was held for Julia at Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville, TN on March 7th, 2026. She will be buried near her grandparents Giulia “Julia” (Panici) and Domenico “Dominico” Biagiarelli and beside her parents in St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery in Branford, CT on May 30th at 10 am. Family and close friends are invited to attend. Contributions in Julia’s honor can be made to St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families in Washington DC and The American Cancer Society.

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Julia Biagiarelli

July 29, 1958 - February 27, 2026