Helen V. Gasparrino Havens, 99 years young, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8th, 2022, at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. She was the beloved wife of the late Harry Clifford Havens. Helen was born in New Haven on September 25th, 1923 and was the youngest of seven children to the late Emanuel and Maria Bove Gasparrino. Helen grew up on the former Hill Street in the Hill section of New Haven, was a graduate of the former Commercial High School and Stone’s Business School. She was a bookkeeper for the former New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroads, the former Continental Lumber, Allingtown section of West Haven and later was an office manager for many years until her retirement. Becoming a widow at the age of 36, Helen devoted herself to her three young sons at the time and never remarried. An excellent baker, she was known for her infamous “cream cheese pound cake” Helen often would reminisce about her Hill Street days and all the wonderful times she had with her cousins who were like her brothers and sisters. A devout catholic, she was a longtime parishioner of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish/St. Barnabas Church in North Haven. Mother of Robert C. Havens, Gary S. Havens and his wife Suzanne, Brian W. Havens and his wife Phyllis. Gram to Rev. Robert Joseph Havens, Jennifer Havens Mineri and her husband Louis E. Mineri III, Luciano C. Havens and his wife Maria Iamunno Havens, Amanda M. (Andy Stanislawski) Havens and Ian M. (Jenna Malkin) Havens. Great-Gram to Louis E. Mineri IV, Biagio B. Mineri, Filomena G. Mineri, Luciano M. Havens, Vienna R. Mineri and Leo B. Havens. Also survived by many loving and caring cousins. Predeceased by her sisters Marguerite Malavolti, Catherine, Stella and Eleanor Gasparrino and brothers Frank “Danny” and Michael “Uncle Mike” Gasparrino.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Saturday morning, November 12th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will be privately held in St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven. Should friends desire, all contributions in “Memory of Helen V. Havens” may be made to Sandra Ciccone Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Branford High School, 185 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405.
To the Havens Family very sorry for your loss ,we send our Condolences to Brian & Philomena & Family, may your Dear Mamma RIP
Santini & Yolanda Perri
Please accept my sincere condolences for the passing of your Mother.She was a wonderful woman and I miss our visits when she came to have her car fixed.She was a beautiful lady and she will be missed by all.She loved her boys 😢❤️
Karen and I want to give you and Phyllis and your entire Havens family our sincerest condolences on the death of your mother. She was a classy lady and a pleasure to talk too when we were in the presence of her company. She will be solely missed. May she Rest in Peace.
Brian – I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She seems to have been a remarkable woman, one who appears to have led a very full life, And, the fact that she raised several wonderful children, especially under challenging circumstance, are a testament to her love and faith. May she Rest In Peace.
George Lynch
Dear Havens Family,
No words can express our heartfelt sympathy.
Helen meant so much to all and was a dear friend.
Our moms and aunts going out for their birthdays were enjoyed by all.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
With deepest condolences,
Nancy Porto- Ferraro, My mother Nancy Porto, and family
Our sincere condolences to the Havens family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian and Phyllis and family,
We wanted to send our sincere condolences on the death of your mother. I do remember meeting her on occasion and sometimes at Christmas time in your house. She was a very sweet lady. May she rest in peace.
Brian and family so sorry for your loss never easy to lose a Mom
Dear Havens Family..Mark and I are so saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. A Mom’s love is never forgotten. Sometimes it feels so hard, but know that she is with you always. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Hugs & Love to you all! ❤❤
Love You!!
Mark and Mary Minotti
Brian and family, our sincerest condolences on the death of your mother.
With love and prayer we want to say a prayer here in KY. For you all. Such a beautiful woman. May she rest in peace. Love, Katherine and Stellina
So VERY sorry to hear this news. Such a wonderful woman with such an amazing family. Rest In Peace Mrs. Havens.
Dear Robert, Gary, Brian and families,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. Our mom’s friend since grade school, Helen was considered part of our extended family. Helen was a remarkably hard working women, dedicated to her family and friends. My parents had great respect for and cared about your mom, and we all enjoyed Helen’s wonderful baking! As lifelong friends, they enjoyed spending time together, and as they got older they looked forward to their “birthday group” luncheons of Helen, Teresa, Faye and Nancy. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to you all.
In sympathy,
Teresa and Nick Rapuano’s family, Judy, Bob, Jen, Sean and family; Janet, Jerry, Nicole, Jeremy and Dorrie
Brian, Phyllis and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this time.
Bob and the entire Havens family, we are so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. Wishing you peace and comfort during this time. Bob we will be thinking of you on Saturday, unfortunately we have a work commitment and cannot attend church. Our prayers are with you and your entire family.
Brian and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom.
Bob Pidskalny
Dal profondo del cuore vi porgo le più sentite condoglianze per la perdita della cara mamma . Con affetto a tutta la famiglia. Francesco Suppa
Brian, Phyllis, Luciano and family,
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother/grandmother.
Anna & Michael Troiano
My Sincerest condolences to the Havens family. Helen will always be in my heart. We met when I was 17yrs old and to this day she remains one of the best! How lucky I was to have had Helen in my life. We always left off with a kiss and a “love you.” Rest peacefully Helen❤️🙏
My sincerest condolences to the Havens family. I was lucky to have met Helen when I was 17yrs old, she will always be one of the best! Helen will always be in my heart. We always left off with a kiss and “love you.” Rest peacefully Helen. Thank you for always being so good to me. ❤️🙏
My condolences to the entire Havens family. May you find peace in the sharing of memories and embrace the love of those who surround you.
Hi Brian and Phyllis and all of your family.
I am so sorry sorry to have just now read that your mom passed. She was such a wonderful woman, and I know that my mother loved her, too.
God bless you all.
Love,
Mary Lou Angeloni
Brian my condolences to you and the family. May the memories of your mother be eternal.
Marilyn and Bill Rafferty wish to express their sincere condolences on the passing of your beautiful mom!! Our prayers are with you always!!
I’m sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time
Theresa DeAngelo
Dear Brian, Phyllis, and family, We sincerely give our condolences at this time. Your mother, Helen, seems like such a wonderful lady. My family also started out in the Hill section, and also came from a big family of seven children. What fun it is to be in a big family. God blessed her with raising such a beautiful family, especially the big heart she gave to her son, Brian. She left behind the best family. Prayers to all of you. Let her beautiful memories stay in your hearts forever. ❤️
Dear Brian and Phyllis and the entire Havens family. A mother’s / grandmother’s love is special and one of a kind. 99 years Young and what a beautiful woman and SMILE. May she rest in peace and always keep her close to your heart with all those years of memories to speak fondly of. Our heartfelt prayers go out to all the family – you’ve been truly blessed to have her in your lives for all those years. All our love sent your way.