Mary F. Ruggiero Mancini, 106, a proud and lifelong resident of North Haven passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Mancini and the late Russell Rega. Mary was born in North Haven on March 11, 1913 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Philomena Ruggiero. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed dancing and spending her winters in Florida where she taught line dancing for 18 years. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose greatest enjoyment was spending time with all her family and friends whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Elaine (Frank) Raviola, Carole (Richard) Bush, Mary (Paul) Massey and Ernest (Patricia) Mancini. Grandmother of Susan Telesz, Richard C. Bush, Marc Bush, Kristen Kuselias, Shannon Dooley, Jonathan Mancini and Carolyn Mancini. Also survived by twelve great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers Anthony and Rocco Ruggiero.
The visiting hours will be on Friday morning from 9:30 to 11:00 at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 11:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at Saint Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford 06405
My sincere condolences go out to the family of Miss Mary. Even though brief, it was a pleasure rooming with her in rehab and meeting her loved ones. May she rest in peace and God Bless you all.
Hi Geraldine,
I met you while visiting my grandmother at rehab. You were so lovely. My grandmother was blessed to have you there with her. I hope you are doing well. Thank you so much for the kind words!!
Kristen
Erine,Patti, Jonathan and Carolyn, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom and grandmother. She was a wonderful woman who had a great life. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace and God Bless you all. Love Maggie, Joe, Mike and Andrew Colantonio
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Mrs. Mancini. She was an amazing person who lived a long and special life. May you all be comforted by the many many years of happy memories.
Anthony and Elizabeth Aceto
Thoughts and prayers to all of her family. Sounds like she had a wonderful, full life. I am sure she will be truly missed. I believe I had her daughter Elaine for my fourth grade teacher at Center Street School. She was my favorite teacher . She was so kind and caring and truly made me feel special when she would give me a wink. I became a special Ed teacher and always made my students feel special. Everyone should have a Miss Mancini .
Ernie and family, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Such a long and full life and filled with memories. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Brian and Debbie Brozek