Elizabeth M. Gherardi Aranci, 104, of Wallingford, formerly of East Haven and Hamden for many years, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2018 at Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. She was the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Americo Aranci. Elizabeth was born in New Haven on November 1, 1913 and was the daughter of the late Bonfiglio and Delfina Gondolfi Gherardi. She lived in the Centerville section of Hamden almost all her life. Fourteen years ago, she moved to The Village at Mariners Point in East Haven and last year she moved to Masonicare in Wallingford. Elizabeth loved to dance and travel with her husband, spending many winters with friends in Florida. During her life, she volunteered her time to the Civil Air Defense, Girl Scouts, Albie Booth Club, and the American Red Cross. She is survived by her daughter Carol Buongirno and her partner Colin Armour. Grandmother of David Buongirno and his wife Julianna. Great-Grandmother of David, Joseph, D.J. and Rebekah. Also survived by her nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends with whom she shared many loving memories. She was predeceased by her brother Elario “Larry” Gherardi, and her son-in-law John Buongirno. Her family wishes to thank the staff of The Village at Mariners Point and Masonicare for the wonderful care she received.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Saturday morning at 10:00. Family and friends may call from 8:00 to 10:00 am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 10:30. Interment will follow in Centerville Cemetery, Hamden. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross, 703 Whitney Avenue, Ste. 1, New Haven, CT 06511.
Fond memories and happy times spent at bettys house in hamden. I will always love you. Molly
Many happy memories of Betty at The Village at Mariners Point. She was always the life of the party! She loved to sing and dance and play Elvis on the piano!
God bless you Betty!
Love Lee
A Note to cousin Betty. You will always be dear to my heart cousin Betty, you have been an inspiration to my life. Every time I came to visit you I left more lighthearted, it seemed that I was there to encourage you but when I left from our visits I felt so encouraged and blessed from our time together. I praise God for giving us so much blessed time to spend together. Find peace in your rest as you meet God, Jesus all the heavenly host, and be reunited with all your family that has gone before you, especially your dear husband Chick!
You will be dearly missed, and you will be forever in my heart,
Love, your cousin Donna Ferraro
A Note to Betty’s Family.
Betty loved her family and she was very proud of all of you; she expressed that to me on many occasion. Betty certainly loved and missed her beloved husband Chick, I’m sure they are together once again, may you all find peace in knowing that. I am praying for God to comfort you all in this great loss.
Much love and many prayer’s,
Cousin Donna Ferraro
She was my best friend. I only knew her for about 10 years but throughout those years it seemed like I have known her a lifetime. She would connect with me on a level I cannot explain. That is God. The Lord has blessed me every single time I would hug her or put my head on her sweet shoulder. Even though she couldn’t see or hear very well she could hear us. We just called it “selective”. We all love you Noni. I will miss my best friend till we see each other again.
Love
Julianna
We were so saddened to hear of your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Gena & Rene Perodeau