Maria Forte DeLucca, 97, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Branford Hills Nursing Home. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” DeLucca. Maria was born in New Haven on August 28, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Antonio and Jiovanni Mattei Forte. She worked as a teller and receptionist at the former First Federal Bank of New Haven for 25 years. Maria enjoyed cooking, lunches with friends, and reminiscing about her and her Husband’s trip to Italy. Her greatest joy was spending time and taking care of her family, who she loved unconditionally. Beloved mother of Raymond DeLucca and the late Richard DeLucca and Robert G. DeLucca. Cherished mother-in-law to Denise DeLucca, Carol DeLucca, and Patricia Barnes. Loving grandmother of Darlene Minore, Dawn Roth, and Robert A. (Wendy) DeLucca. Great-grandmother of Marisa Minore and Stephanie DeLucca. Sister of Phyllis (Jack) Renzi, and the late Lucy (Joe) Mendillo and George Forte. Also survived by her niece’s Diane (Tom) Sonnenberg, Valerie Goodkin, and Pamela (Gennaro) Noce. Predeceased by her half-brothers Anthony, Carmen, James, Nick, Patrick, and Rocky DeAngelis.
The visiting hours will be Thursday morning, February 29th from 10:00 to 11:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Ave, North Haven at 12 noon. Interment will follow in Saint Lawrence Cemetery.
To the family of Mary Delucca my condolences for you loss I remember your father and her from my child hood my Dad and Mom we cousin to the Deluccas remember your Dad at Jimmiees and how fast he was on the grill My moms wedding album has picture that your parents were in and I remember my mom being friends with your mom she had a long life now she’s at peace sincerely Lucille Mastriani Tondalo
To the DeLucca Family, I often visited with Marie when she lived at the Commons. She would ask me often to food shop for her and especially buy her waffles and low salt pimento ham!!! Marie was very sweet and always offered me M&M’s that she had in her candy jar on the table. She sure loved her sons and told me all about them in our visits. i send you all my deepest sympathy for your very special Mom. Sincerely, Claudia Earley
Ray and Denise,
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joe and Sylvia
Ray & Family,
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. She sounds like wonderful lady and lived a long life. May your memories bring you peace. –Robin