Dr. Betty Renzulli Rielle Dr. Betty Renzulli Rielle, 69, of Phoenix, Arizona, died peacefully on October 31, 2006 at home after a long battle with cancer. Dr. Rielle was born on April 20, 1937 in Norwalk, CT. She was the daughter of the late Fred V. and Rose G. Nardi Renzulli and is survived by her niece, Eileen Infurchia of Norwalk, Ct, and her four nephews Philip Infurchia of San Antonio, TX, Francis Infurchia of Bethel, CT, Fred Infurchia of Sorrento, FL, Christopher Infurchia of Fairfield, CT, 5 grandnieces, 8 grandnephews, and 3 great grandnieces. She was predeceased by her sister Constance Rose Renzulli Infurchia. Dr. Rielle was a 1955 graduate of Norwalk High School. Thereafter she attended Danbury State Teacher's College, where she earned her Bachelors in Science, her Masters of Science at the University of Bridgeport and her Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh. A dedicated educator, Dr. Rielle served in the profession for forty-five years, always with the best interest of the students in her heart. Her commitment leaves a lasting imprint for the future of education. During her career, Betty impacted students, faculties, and families in all capacities from teacher to superintendent. Her career began in Norwalk, CT, expanded to Pittsburgh, PA and ended in Phoenix with long time tenures in the Washington and Alhambra Elementary Districts. Dr. Rielle was dearly loved by her friends and family. She enjoyed her retirement by spending time with her family in Connecticut as well her travels to Europe, Alaska and Australia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alhambra Foundation for the Future, Hospice of the Valley, or the American Cancer Society. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00 PM, Thursday, November 2, at Hansen Mortuary, 8314 N. 7th St, Published in The Arizona Republic on 11/1/2006. Guest Book • Funeral home info • Flowers • Gift Shop • Charities