Dolores J. Gaetano Mazzotta, 92, of North Haven, former longtime resident of Hamden, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael Campus. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to the late Frank R. Mazzotta. Dolores was born in Utica, New York and was the daughter of the late Phillip and Theresa Pietrofesa Gaetano, and predeceased by her sister Carol Gaetano Battinelli. She was a longtime parishioner of Church of the Ascension in Hamden. Dolores was a member of North Haven Sons and Daughters of Italy, Hamden Women’s Club and Singles Intermediate Bridge Group. She enjoyed trips to the casino, playing board games, playing card games, especially bridge and bingo. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family who she loved unconditionally. Mother of Mary Lou (Timothy) McCarty and Denise (Daniel) Krause. Grandmother of Megan, Shandy, Andrew (Meghan), Shamus and Matthew. Great-grandmother of Jack, Ainsley and Austin.
Private funeral services have been entrusted to The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Smile Train, 633 Third Avenue 9th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
Grandma Del will be sorely missed! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all
Larry and Charlene
To the Family
A testimony to a lovely lady. Her Faith and Spirit are leading her to Heaven with so many she loved. Not only my Aunt but a friend I could always confide in with no judgement. She will be in our hearts forever and missed by all of our Family.
Heartfelt Sympathy to the Krause’s, McCarty’s, Mazzotta’s, all her grandchildren and great grandchildren
Debbie, Tom, Bryan, Marissa Eldred
Aunt Del was one of a kind, with tremendous zest for life and laughter and she was both empathetic and compassionate. She took her own challenges to show she could relate to truly anyone in confidence if you asked. God bless her good soul. She lived long and that is good. With our love to our cousins Denise andMary Lou. Lol, John,Vince,Tom, Carm , Mary Beth and Carmella
Denise and family: Delores was a great lady. She was one of first people I met at Sons & Daughters and was very welcoming , gave me real rules of dominos she will be missed. I will keep her in my prayers🙏
Aunt Del loved and appreciated life, her family, her friends. She is a thriver who will remain in our hearts forever and a day. Love and prayers to cousins, Denise and MaryLou, their families, her cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren from your cousins and their families, Bernadette, Johann, Vita, Victor, John.
To her daughters (Mary Lou & Denise) you have lost a wonderful mother who’s presence will never be replaced.
I have a special place in my heart for her warmth and laughter.
Thank you for letting her into my life.
Pat
Dear MaryLou, Denise and family, sending my deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved mother affectionately known as Aunt Del! I’ll always remember her wonderful sense of style and dedication to her marriage and family. She and your Dad looked so elegant when they danced together…I’m sure they’re dancing together again! Sending my love, thoughts and prayers. Love Denise
A wonderful caring and loving person. It was my pleasure to know her for over 40 years through her lovely daughter Denise who took such good care of her.
Denise n family, so sorry for the loss of your mom…She truly was a fine lady,, always dressed beautifully n was the first person I became friends with at the Sons n Daughters of Italy….Delores was always welcoming n very caring…I will keep Delores in my prayers ..Delores will be missed….