Doris Jean Mooneyham Annunziata, 85, of North Haven, formerly of Paragould, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 18th, 2023, at the Guilford House.  She was the beloved wife of the late Angelo Anthony Annunziata. Doris was born in Madison, Illinois on March 19th, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Robert and Ethal Copeland Mooneyham.  She was of the Pentecostal faith. Doris had worked for many years at the former Howard Johnsons in Hamden.  Doris enjoyed gardening and then canning and preserving the many fruits and vegetables from her gardens, which she generously shared with family members. Mother of Pamela Buonocore, Angelo Anthony Annunziata, Jr. (Lori) and the late Diane Annunziata and Michael Yarosh. Grandmother of Jennifer Decarvalho (Carl), Amanda Buonocore, Gina Annunziata, Angelo Anthony Annunziata III (Kaila) and Michael Cody (Rayna). Great-Grandmother of Elianna, Nina, Christopher, Britta, Angelo Anthony IV, and Elizabeth. Sister of Carol Johns (Buddy), Robert Mooneyham (Alice) and the late Leonard Mooneyham (Carolyn). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her son-in-law Christopher Buonocore. Doris’s family would like to extend a special thank you to all the nurses and staff at Guilford House for the excellent comfort and care provided the past four years.

The visiting hours will be Saturday, August 26th from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.  A parlor service will be conducted at 12:30 PM.  Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.