Restituta B. Genovese, 94, died peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Yale New Haven Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on March 27, 1921 in New York, NY, she was the oldest of eight children of Vincent and Carlotta Buonocore. When her father moved his wine import business to New Haven in the mid 1930's Resti stayed with other relatives in New York to finish high school. After joining the family in their North Haven home, where she lived for nearly 80 years, Resti went on to graduate from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven in 1941. She then worked for her father's company, Vincent Buonocore & Sons for more than 30 years as its Treasurer. Resti married Philip W. Genovese in 1947 and supported his career as he built an important civil engineering firm in New Haven, Philip W. Genovese & Associates. The firm played a major role for many years in the design of infrastructure projects in Connecticut and New England. She traveled with her husband throughout the country and internationally on behalf of the firm and the Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers. She held several executive positions with the Women's Auxiliary of the Society, including that of president. She was married to Philip for 54 years, until his death in 2001. Resti was predeceased by brothers Gregory and Ciro and is survived by brothers Christopher, Peter, and Vincent, Jr., sisters Adelaide (Fazzone) and Laura (Hinson), daughter Felicity (Bruns) of North Haven, son Philip of Wyckoff, New Jersey, grandson Peter Genovese of Philadelphia, PA, granddaughter Kaitlynn Genovese of Wyckoff and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Tuesday, June 30 at 10:30 am to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in the North Haven Center Cemetery. Her family will receive relatives and friends on Monday, June, 29 between 4:00 and 7:00 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to St. Barnabas Church.
Felicity and Phillip, kindly accept my deepest sympathy on the death of your mother. Throw all of your anxieties on the GOD of all comfort and revel in the love of family and friends as you move through this time of bereavement.
My most sincere condolences to the children of Resti Genovese, on my own part as well as that of my deceased parents, Dorothy and Ray Edwards, friends of Philip and Restituta Genovese through the Connecticut Society of Professional Engineers. My parents held yours in the highest esteem, and I remember the many occasions when they spoke highly of them, as well as the couple of occasions when we visited their home in North Haven. Felicity, you may remember me, as I do you. My best wishes that Our Lord be with you during this very difficult time. Sincerely, William Edwards, Vista, CA. tijuanade@aol.com
I will miss you my beautiful Godmother! Love you Felicity and Phillip
Offering my condolences to the family of Mrs. Genovese. May your fond memories of her and the resurrection hope Jesus spoke of at John 5:28, 29 be a source of comfort to you during this sad time.
Felicity and Phillip, I was thinking about your mom a few weeks ago and wondering whether she was still living in North Haven, as I drove down Maple Avenue. I don't get the Register, so I just found out about her passing in the North Haven Courier. I remember your mom as always having such style and grace. The last time I saw her, she was wearing her mink jacket at CVS. I will keep you in my prayers with the hope that your grief will be replaced with joyful memories of your beloved mother.
My condolences to all family and friends of Resti. I am Ann Lupino's daughter, who was Resti's cousin. I am so sorry for your loss.