Gloria (Mim) A. Pino Lesage, 96, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20th, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.  She was married to the love of her life for 49 years, the late Conrad Lesage who she met while he was in the US Navy in Groton when she was attending nursing school in Willimantic.  Gloria was born in New Haven on August 13, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Leon and Carmel Imperoti Pino. Gloria was a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Hospital of St. Raphael’s for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo, pinochle, Wii bowling, and frequent trips to the casino. She lived the last 15 years at Stevens Woods surrounded by many friends and acquaintances who she loved to spend time with.  Gloria was very active in her community and has touched many lives in her 96 years.  She loved everyone and would give them the “shirt off her back”.  Gloria prided herself on her love of family and their love in return.  She was a devout catholic and caregiver to all.  She was the mother of Bruce Lesage (Doreen), Mark Lesage (Rosa), David Lesage (SueAnn) and Mary Anne Tursi. Grandmother of Dina (Mike) Natalino, Jaclyn (Rafe) Klein, Mark and Christian Lesage, Teresa Tursi Tefft (Jeremy) and the late Joseph Tursi.  Also survived by nine great grandchildren.  She has been blessed by the love of many nieces and nephews both near and far. Predeceased by her siblings, Raffaela Laudano, Carmela Parillo, Josephine Teodoro, Nicholas Pino, Caroline DeFrancesco, Anna “Nan” Meyer, and Leon Pino.

The visiting hours will be Monday morning, Jan. 24th from 9:00 to 11:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 12 Noon.  Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.