Emilia Bonesse Leonetti, 93, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 14, 2017 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Fortunato Leonetti and was born in Melissa, Italy on January 23, 1924; was the daughter of the late Francesco and Palma Bonesse. She was a parishioner of St. Bernadette Church. Emilia looked forward to Sundays, going to mass and then cooking for her family whom she loved unconditionally. Beloved mother of Louis (Susan) Leonetti, Anthony (Lina) Leonetti, Frances (Aniello) Tagliamonte, Theresa (David) Rascati, Joseph Leonetti, Louisa Degaetano, Peter (Karen) Leonetti and Palma (Neil) Carangelo. Also survived by 21 Grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, two sisters and three brothers. Predeceased by her grandson Frankie Leonetti, son-in-law Joseph Degaetano, brothers Nicolo and Giacomo Bonesse and sister Vittora Drago.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 5 to 7 pm. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Academy, 265 Benham Street, Hamden, CT 06514.
Sending heartfelt condolences Pete, Karen, Nicky and Peter Leonetti and to your entire family on your loss. No matter the age or circumstances, it is always such a sad time when one loses their Mother. May your many fond memories give you comfort at this time. God Bless.
Sue Anne & Ed
What a life! To raise such a big, loving family, to be involved in church and community, make a great journey, to inspire those to continue in her traditions. She was blessed to have her loved ones by her side. I send my love and support to the family, to her friends, and thanks to all who can be there.
Il fratello Giovanni la cognata Luisa e nipoti Francesco Palma e Maria si associano al dolore che ha colpito la famiglia Lonetti pe la perdita della mamma nonna e zia Emilia confortante che congiunta al suo caro marito ci protegge da lassù
We have your family in our prayers. Louie you
To our sisternlaws Amy Colonna and family ,,,our condolences to you all …your grand mother was a wonderful woman..God Bless
Sorry to all my cousins and there families! Blessed to have her as an inspiration for your families! Frances a truly devoted daughter to take such loving care of her!❤
Our deepest sympathy to Anthony and Lina Leonetti and their entire immediate family.
So sorry for your loss. Living til the age of 93 is remarkable, you were blessed to have
had her with you for this length of time. Hopefully she had a wonderful, full life with her
family and friends and hopefully this brings you some peace. Now she is reunited with her
husband and no longer in pain. God bless you all at this time of sorrow.
Sending our sincerest condolences to the entire family. Hoping that your loving memories ease your loss and bring you comfort
Louisa,
I’m very sorry for your loss. May your Mom be at peace with the lord.
Sincerely,
John
With heartfelt sadness. My condolences to my cousins. Your mom (Aunt Emelia) always had great stories. She had a great passion of caring and giving to others. God bless and may she RIP.
We are sorry for your loss. You’re family is very special and she is looking down on you from Heaven with love.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mom,
It is with a heavy heart I send my condolences to you Pete, your wife and your family. May your mom Rest In Peace.
Mark DeBrino
Frances and Aniello, we’re so sorry on the loss of your mother and our Aunt Emily. We have a special place in our hearts for her. We loved her very much and when we were children we saw she was very happy, funny and loving to all of us. You took care of your mother all these years when she couldn’t take care of herself and it takes a very special person to have the love and patience for this. Our prayers are with you and all of our cousins and your families!