Grace Aquilante Minichino, 75, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12th 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael’s campus with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 51 years to Joseph A. Minichino. Grace was born in High Park, Massachusetts on April 9, 1948 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Nellie Sgobbo Aquilante. She had worked in the office at Atlantic Health Service (AHS) of Hamden. Grace enjoyed crocheting and knitting, but most of all being with her grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Jennifer Minichino-Harris (Mark), Joseph A. Minichino, Jr. Jonathan Minichino (Paula) and Loving Nana of Amelia, Gianni and Gennaro Minichino. Sister of Josephine Perrone and the late Frank and Louis Aquilante. Grace also leaves behind many nieces, great nieces, nephews, and great nephews. Thru the years she went on cruises and vacationed across the country.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday morning, March 20th from 9:30 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. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Arc of Greater New Haven, Inc., 109 Sanford Street, Ste. 4, Hamden, CT 06514.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Joe and the family
God Bless
Peter and Kathy Lombardozzi
We are so sad to hear this news. Joe and family you are in our prayers and have our deepest sympathy. Grace was someone I enjoyed talking with for so many years. What a devoted wife, mother and I’m sure, grandmother. Rest in peace. ❤️🙏🙏
Sue and Joe Gudas
So sorry to Joe and the family for your loss. Grace was such a great person and great friend. And one of the things we always admired about her was she spoke her mind and never held back. She said what she felt. She was a great mom and great friend and our whole family will always remember her with fond thoughts. Our best wishes to the family in the days ahead.
Joe and Family
I am shocked and saddened by Grace’s passing. I always looked forward to her Facebook posts. These things are never easy, but unfortunately part of the cycle of life. May you find comfort in your memories. 🌹 🙏
So sorry to hear about Grace passing. May she rest in peace.
OMGosh, so very sorry to hear of Grace’s passing. My mom and she were such great friends from their days as ACES moms. My sympathies to Joe, Joey Jr, Jennifer, Jonathan and the entire Minichino Family
RIP Cuz. you were such a beautiful person inside and out. To know you was to love you. The world has lost a beautiful soul.
I am so sad to hear of Grace’s passing . My condolences to Joe and all of the family .
Grace we were friends on Facebook but never saw each other after high school. I pray for your family that they may find peace during this difficult time. Rest In Peace 🙏🙏🙏
Sending Love to the entire family, Gracie was a wonderful friend and cousin.
Jenn, Joe, Joey and Jonathon… I am so sorry, so many childhood memories, Jenn and I drove her nuts at times!! Thank you for being my neighbor for years and giving me great childhood memories…
Chrissy
To Joe and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Grace passing was a total shock to us.
We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear about Grace and she will be greatly miss. We have just reconnected in the past couple of years. My thoughts go out to Joe and the family. Remember the good times and God be with you and the family.
Deepest sympathies to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time .
I am so sorry to hear this about Grace my condolences to you and entire family about your loss. My father talked about Grace a lot my father was John. God bless you all my prayers are with you all.🙏🙏🙏
Deepest Sympathies for your loss. from Angelo, Maria, Giuseppina, Pasquale, and Family.
Jon very sorry for your loss to you and your family
Dear Family and friends of Gracie
Her parents are part of our Ofiero family. Nellie and Frank were related to my grandmother Maiden name Corsi.
They were a big part of us growing up
My heart goes out to her children 💔 My condolences and prayers 🙏
Dolores Ofiero Natale
Elizabeth A Ofiero
We are so sorry to hear about our cousin Grace. Our Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to you and your family in this difficult time!!!
Sending Love and prayers !!!