Bertha Mae Cousins Cinicola, 87, of North Haven for many years passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2016 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late John Cinicola. Bertha was born in Blaine, Maine on July 24, 1929; daughter of the late Edward and Lucy Stickney Cousins; had worked for the former A.C.Gilberts, her and her husband worked the strawberry farm in North Haven for many years and she worked as a switchboard operator for the Town of North Haven until her retirement. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, playing bingo but most of all doing for her family whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Joanne Cinicola (Julius Kosarka), John E. (Kathleen) Cinicola, Patricia Gaudioso (Vincent) and Anthony B. (Sheryl) Cinicola. Grandmother of Kristin Nesta (Jeffrey), Heather Santo (Justin), Jeremy Gaudioso-Aiken (Isaiah), Jeffrey and Justin Gaudioso, Anthony and Amanda Cinicola. Great-grandmother of Olivia Paige Nesta, Jaycee Rose and Avery Mae Santo. Predeceased by her siblings Harry, Basil and Bill Cousins, Joyce Brown and Evelyn Allen.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Thursday morning at 8:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 9:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday (TODAY) from 5 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
We are so saddened by your mom’s passing. She was a wonderful person and we will miss her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I have heard so many wonderful stories about your mom from Jeff – I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Bertha was a very special person who loved her family so much. Sending you our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers. RIP Bertha you will be missed by so many people.
Hi John
Of course I remember you.
i’m sorry to hear about your mom and your loss and it’s coincidental that they passed just about at same week . Our mom is in our hearts and will stay there forever take care yourself thank you for noticing my mom
Sympathy and prayers for all Bertha’s family. It is so hard to say goodbye to Mom and grandma. May you be blessed with sweet memories.
I’m so sorry for your loss may God bless you always and you have peace in your heart through the hard times we love you and will keep you in our prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I am so glad to be able to say she raised wonderful sons in both you John and you Anthony. I hold the Cinicola family very close to my heart. God bless you and your families at this painful time in your lives. Know that my heart aches for all of you.
So many family gone before you, they wait for the cooking to be started and the table before the King. Sisters and Brothers are there waiting your arrival. We your family that remain are sad and will miss you forever. We love you and will miss your smiling face and working attitude. We will continue to keep the family strong and faithful. Love you forever to the moon and back. Niece Joan daughter of Joyce Brown, Monticello , Maine.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.?
Dear John and Kathy
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family
Love, Mike and Peg
Bertha’s Family, I was sorry to hear the sad news
Of Bertha passing on. What A wonderful woman she was .a friend to everyone.
And a great cookie baker.
We here at Carmon Romano will miss her.
God Bless my friend
Walt .
Joanne and family – so sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. She was a wonderful woman and a good friend to my in-laws. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Aunt Bertha will always be remembered for her warm, smiling face and happy heart. It is evidenced by the live she shared with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. I’m sorry that my work schedule kept me from paying my respects formally, however she will always be remembered fondly. My condolences to her family that will miss her so much.
Dear Patty and family,.
I am so sorry for your great loss. Your family will be in my prayers. God Bless you!
Joanne, Patty, John & Anthony
We were so sorry to hear Aunt Bertha’s passing. We will always remember the wonderful times we had at your parents house. Great conversations and always lots of food. We sent our love and our thinking of you all.
Love, Cousins Joe and Sandy
Cape Coral, Florida