Giovannina DiDonato Crocco (better known as “Nonna”), 93, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Marino Crocco. Giovannina was born in Pietraroja, province of Benevento, Italy on June 12, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Mariantonia Amato DiDonato. She loved cooking, baking, gardening and especially making her homemade wine. Giovannina lived for her family and loved them all unconditionally. Mother of Tina Onofrio (Rick) and the late John Crocco. Mother-in-law of Rita Crocco. Grandmother of Angelo Onofrio, Janie Porto (Roberto), Becky Avery (Mark), Marino Crocco (Brittney), Stefania Simuong (Dennis) and Jessica Crocco (Aric Merly). Great-grandmother of Ariana Onofrio, Travis and Callie Avery, Mia Simuong, Rita Porto and Gianni Crocco. Predeceased by her brother and his wife Francesco and Lucia DiDonato, her sister and her husband Filomena and Giovanni Vitelli.
The visiting hours will be Monday morning, Nov. 4th from 9:00 to 11:00 at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 11:00 am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 11:30. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Noonan Syndrome Foundation, 222 Main Street, Suite 144 Farmington, CT 06032.
Cara Zia,
il mio cuore è spezzato ma so dove sei e con chi sei. Dai a tutti che amiamo in paradiso un abbraccio e un bacio. Per sempre ricorderò la tua bellezza dentro e fuori.
💙🙏🥀
My condolences to the entire Crocco family. May you find peace in this very difficult time.
It was such a joy to know Nonna. She always made me feel cared for (and full!). I can only imagine how much you’ll miss her, but I know so many of her wonderful traits were passed on to you and will carry on.
All my love,
Dani
Vi siamo vicini in questa brutta circostanza…le piu’ sentite condoglianze da tutta la famiglia Di Donato.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will miss my wonderful friend.
Love,
Jimmy
Our condolences on your loss. You were blessed with a wonderful mother. Armand and Anne Mauro
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We have such wonderful memories of such a special lady.
Love,
Mark & Marguerite
Tina, Rick and Family,
We’re so very sorry for your loss. We wish you strength and love in the days ahead.
wisdom 7:26 “a reflection of eternal light…”
Brendan& Melissa Duddy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find strength at this difficult time. She was such a lovely gentle
woman. She was kind and giving. She will be remembered always. She had a lovely smile. May god bless everyone.
Sorry for your loss. 😢😇🙏
Abbiamo conosciuto per poco tempo la cara nonna Giovannina ma la ricorderemo sempre per la sua bontà.
Sentite condoglianze a tutta la famiglia da Mario e Rita