Alice Lorraine Kresta, 90, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Joseph Kresta. She had worked as a secretary for the former Michael J. Whalen Junior High School for many years. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Albert (Sally) Kresta, Lynne Kresta Smith and the late Gary (Linda), Kim and Michael Kresta. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Susan Egidio, Cathy Pellegrino, and daughter-in-law Linda Kresta for all their care and compassion over the years.
The visiting hours will be on Thursday, Jan. 13th at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, 321 Circular Avenue, Hamden at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
Alice was a classy lady, wonderful mother, and magical grandmother. I had the privilege of calling her ‘Ma’ for many years. She made everyone feel loved, cared for, and welcome in her home. She’ll be greatly missed but our memories of her will bring nothing but smiles.
Dear Al,
Wish we could be with you on this life changing day, but spiritually will be there as I remember your mother at Mass and communion
on January 13.
Peace,
Peggy
Al and family. Deepest condolences from an EWTN listener. God rest your mother’s soul and may perpetual light shine upon her.
Dear Al, Lynne & family,
My deepest condolences for the loss of Alice. I was good friends with Kim, Michael and Gary. I got to see her when Joe was at Hamden Health Care a few years ago. I’m sorry I could not come to the funeral home or mass because of my work schedule. I have kept her in my prayers. Al, I believe that is you I listen to on EWTN Radio.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Carolyn Saleh Kelly