Inez A. Paolini Gianfredo, 86, of West Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021 at Milford Hospital with her daughters by her side.  She was the beloved wife of the late Michael P. Gianfredo.  Inez was born in West Haven on December 15th, 1935 and was the daughter of the late John and Calogera Catania Paolini.  She had worked for Pez Candies and the Mayflower Motel, Milford for many years until her retirement.  Inez enjoyed entertaining family and friends who she loved unconditionally. Beloved mother of Lisa Carfora (Mario Crisafi), Lucia Granata (fiancé Louis Mineri, Jr.) and the late Joseph Gianfredo.  Grandmother of Pasquale Carfora and Vincent Granata.  Sister of John Paolini (Margie), Gino Paolini (Jandrea), Vincent Paolini (Virginia) and the late Natalie DiNicola, Americo and Angelo Paolini, Guido, Angelo, Gino and Yolanda Grassi.

The visiting hours will be Tuesday morning, Jan. 4th 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 at 12 Noon in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven.  Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.