Dolores (Dee) F. Bonfiglio Fiorentino, 93, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30th, 2022 at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred “Mickey” Fiorentino. Dee was born in New Haven on September 26th, 1929 and was the daughter of the late John and Anna Petrelli Bonfiglio. A 1948 graduate of the former Commercial High School in New Haven, She had worked for Blue Cross and CMS Rep & Supervisor in New Haven and later was the co-owner of the former Hodge Podge Crafts and The Silk Petal both in North Haven. She was a member of the North Haven Art Guild, enjoyed making stained glass art, Tai Chi, sewing, cooking, baking, lunches and outings with her sisters but most of all spending time with the rest of her family who she loved unconditionally. Mother of Kyle (Richard) Potter and Glenn (Cindy) Fiorentino. Grandmother of Evan (Danielle) Potter, Kamaryn (Alex Parker) Potter, Austin (Nicole) Potter, Shannon (William) Rowe, Alex Fiorentino, Alyssa (Craig) Stegos. Great Grandmother of Addison, Grayson and Preston Potter, Jackson and Ryder Rowe. Sister of Lenore Tiffany, Eunice Falcigno and the late Marie Maione. Predeceased by her brother-in-laws Warren Tiffany, Mark Maione and Paul Falcigno.
The visiting hours will be Friday morning, Nov. 4th from 9:30 to 11:30 at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 12 noon. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend today. I have so many fond memories of Mrs. F growing up. We spent a lot of time in the yard and garage!.She was always so kind and gentle.