Mary A. DeLeone, 74, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael campus. Mary was born in New Haven on January 23, 1945 and was the daughter of the late William V. and Mary R. Popolizio DeLeone. She earned her bachelor and master’s degrees from the former Southern Connecticut State Teacher’s College and had worked as a teacher for the East Haven Board of Education for over 35 years until her retirement. Mary was a member of the Connecticut Teacher’s Association, enjoyed cooking(meatballs her specialty) and entertaining (especially during the holiday seasons) but most of all she enjoyed being with her brother & sister-in-law, nieces, nephew, great-niece and their families whom she loved unconditionally. Sister of William DeLeone (Donna). Aunt of Christina Collett (Christopher), Molly DeLeone (fiancé John Deptulski) and Joshua DeLeone (fiancé Alyssa Olsen). Great-Aunt of Caroline Mary Collett.
The visiting hours will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Friday morning at 9:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, New Haven at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mary. She was a wonderful lady.
She will be missed. You are all in my prayers.
Love
Terry Nap
So sorry to hear this sad news! I was looking for her in church on Sunday! she was always the life of the party! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
All of you are in my prayers at this difficult time. I will always remember Mary’s warmth, smile, and immense kind nature. I feel very fortunate to have had the chance to know such an amazing person!! I will miss her coming to HB with a tray of homemade Zeppole’s on Saint Joseph’s day every year. Heaven has an Angel….
I am so sorry to learn about the passing of such a wonderful lady. I’ll always remember Mary with a smile and bringing in Italian pastries to the office at HB. Now she is with our Lord and savior. Our prayers for comfort are with the family at this difficult time. God bless you Mary.
So very sorry you’ve lost Mary. I know all of your wonderful memories will keep your hearts warm.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Billy and your family at this time.we have been privileged and blessed to have enjoyed such a special friendship all these years, she will be missed. May our special Mary Rest In Peace ❤️
Bill/Donna – thinking of you all and sending much love an light. Peace be with you and yours.
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear of your loss. She loved her family so much. You will be in my prayers. Cathy and John Defrancesco
I was shocked to hear this sad news. I will keep you all in my prayers. I will forever remember Mary’s smile, kindness and love of life. She adored her nieces and nephew. Heaven will enjoy her laughter also!
Bill and Donna and kids I’m very sorry for your loss. I remember Miss Deleone as a teacher. What a wonderful person. I cant make it Thursday but I wanted to send my condolences to you
Be well and God bless
Ric
So very sorry to hear of your loss my prayers are with you all. May she Rest In Peace
What a wonderful person. It is so sad to see her pass on so young but it is with great joy that we we’re able to know Mary. She was a great teacher and she touched so many of her students lives and the students parents. We will miss Mary very much. Our condolences to Bill and Dona and the family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Mary was a wonderful person from a great family. All of you are in our prayers .
Bill and Dona and family, we are very sorry to hear about Mary. I always enjoyed seeing and talking to her at the concerts. It was always a treat when she brought her fried zucchini flowers for a snack. I saw her a few months back at the State Street restaurant at lunchtime. She always had great things to say about her family. She loved all the parties through the years and especially the last time I saw her at the baby shower she was so happy to be there. God bless you and your family.
Its Mary’s time to rest and be at peace. God Bless her and keep her memories alive. Sorry for your loss.
Mary was a wonderful person and an excellent Teacher. She made a difference in children’s lives . I so enjoyed working with her.She was so sweet and kind. May she rest in peace. My deepest condolences..
I am so saddened by Mary’s passing. She was my mentor when I first went to work at Hays School so many years ago. Her love of teaching was obvious and I learned so much from her. Hays had a very close staff., we were family and Mary made us smile each day.
My deepest sympathies to all of you. She will be missed by all.
I will miss you so much, Auntie. Rest Easy 💜
So sorry for your loss. What a great lady and she will be missed. Love you all so much. You’re all in our prayers.
We loved Auntie SO MUCH!!!!!! What a huge loss and we send you big love. We also will be raising a pina colada in her honor here in Aruba
Love you all
So sorry to hear about Mary’s death. She was a very special person, my grandchildren loved her, she was the best teacher hey ever had ! My condolences to your family!
Billy, Dona, Wooshie, Molly, Josh, Chris, John, Alyssa and Caroline-
Words can not convey our heartbreak. We may not be blood, but we are family. Auntie was an important part of our lives, and we loved her dearly. Our hearts will never be unbroken. We will miss her terribly. Until we meet again, our sweet Auntie, RIP. Much love to you all, our chosen framily.
Love, Tom and Ginger
DeLeone Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and
Your Family, May She Now RIP
I met Mary back in 1976 when I was a student teacher at Union School. She was a wonderful person and teacher. She made me laugh daily with her funny comments and humor. She was a special person and I’m glad I got to know her. My sympathy to all her family!
When I graduated with a teaching degree my first job was being Mary’s kindergarten aide. I learned so much from her. Since then I have held her with great respect. Not only was she a wonderful teacher but an inspiration to all. I will miss her so much (especially her sense of humor) and will never forget her. My condolences to her whole family that have been so close to her.
I was sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. I would like to extend to her family my condolences and from all her friends at Seasons we will miss her. She was a lovely lady so cheerful and I always looked forward to her visits, God Bless her and her family, Olivia
Dona and Bill and Family
So very sorry for your lost. She was a wonderful women. Who was full of life. She will be missed.
Dona and Bill…my thoughts and prayers to your entire family and you during this time. It is quite special to read the many tributes to your sister Bill. What an amazing woman. Condolences. John
I am so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. My children were lucky to have her for a kindergarten teacher and speak of her fondly. She was joyful, kind and thoughtful and laid a good foundation for the children. My condolences to her family.