Eleanor Vanacore Albini, 91, of Branford, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Yale-New Haven Hospital with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Albini. Eleanor was born in East Haven on March 16, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Carminelo and Carmel Anastasio Vanacore. She enjoyed reading, knitting, sewing and playing bingo. Eleanor was an avid gardener, bicyclist and a loving wife, mother and homemaker. Mother of Paul and his wife Ann Larson and Maryellen Albini. Grandmother of Malinka Aviel Albini. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Florence Costanzo, Ann Coutts, brothers Frank, Victor, Peter & Thomas Vanacore, and several other sisters and brothers.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Thursday morning at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made to Charlie’s Closet, 310 State Street, Guilford 06437.
I will miss your mom and grandma so much. She was a bright spot in my weekend visits to visit my own mom at Cedar Woods. We spent so many meals together, and over that time, I got to know and love her very much. I will always cherish my memory of her, and I am so grateful to have shared the last few years of her life with her.
I am so saddened to hear of Eleanor’s passing…as Director of Canoe Brook Center I was fortunate to get to know her and Joe well. They were very active at the Center and joined us on many trips, near and far. Her sense of humor, joy for life, and love of her family are treasured memories. May your memories of happier times you shared provide comfort in your sorrow.