Irma Mascia Bove, 97, of North Haven, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the Whitney Manor, Hamden. She was the wife of the late Dominic Bove. Irma was born in New Haven on August 8, 1916; daughter of the late Frank and Juliette Perri Mascia. A devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, she is survived by her daughter Diana (George) Manzo, Sr; grandchildren George (Susan) Manzo Jr. and Robert (Paulette) Manzo; great-grandchildren James, Kelly, Andrew, Sofia and Louis Manzo. Sister of Diane Cusano and the late Rose Petrillo, Mary Biafore, Samuel Mascia, Peter Frederick Mascia and Anthony “Tony” Mascia.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 9:15. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Anthony Church, New Haven at 10:00. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm.
Grandma, we will miss you! We are all very sad, but are fortunate you were a part of our lives for so long. Your memory will live on. Rest in peace Minnie.
Mom, we love you and will get through our grief together with the help of all our family.
I love you Nana and I will miss you always. I know you are in a better place now and are safe with your husband Dominic, parents, and siblings. I will never forget how well you treated me and all the time we spent together. You were a great person and accepting of all types of people and we should all try to follow the example you set during your time on this earth. You will forever be in my memory and I am very fortunate to have been able to spend 16 years of my life with you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers Nana. I love you.
-James
To all the family members of Irma: Thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Wishing you as much peace as possible during this difficult time. I was honored to have met Irma at a couple of family gatherings and she was just pure joy to know.
Diana and Family:
Our deepest sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
– The Perri Family (Late John Perri, Jean Perri, Nancy, Paula, John and Francesca Perri, Beth and Tyrone Petr and Family)
To all the family members of Irma: Thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Wishing you as much peace as possible during this difficult time. I (Karen) was honored to have met Irma at a couple of family gatherings and she was just pure joy to know.
Diana and Family
My thoughts and prayes are with you in this difficult time. Love Eddie, Lynn and Miranda
Diana, Our deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mom. "Aunt Irma" was one of my most favorite persons growing up and I have wonderful memories of her. I am sorry I was unable to attend her service and extend my sympathy in person. I sent you a card but it came back to me "not deliverable as addressed". My mom also sends her deepest sympathy to you and your family (she's in a nursing home now). Again, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Irma will be fondly remembered. Denise & Don, Angie Papa, Suzanne & Bob, Marianne, Louie, Mike & Antoinette.