Mary Mancieri Manicone, 92, of Hamden, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 60 years to Santo Manicone. Mary was born in New Haven on June 28, 1925 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Lucy Mancieri. She worked as a dress designer and tailor for many years until her retirement.  Mary was a member of the Seniors I.A. Club of West Haven.  A very artistic person, enjoyed painting, creating fashion designs and cooking. Mary was very outgoing, always had a smile and loved to make people laugh.  Utmost important was spending time with family and friends whom she loved unconditionally.  Mother of Rosemary (Dr. John) Plachtyna and Santo Manicone, Jr. Grandmother of Steven Plachtyna, Adam and Austin Manicone.  Sister of Rose Balletto and the late Gabriella Santagata, Raffaella Esposito, Matilda DeMatteo, Margaret Tondalo, Lucy Manicone, Theresa Muro and Madeline Russo. 

 Her Funeral Procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 11:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Frances Cabrini Church, North Haven at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday morning from 9 to 11 am. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd. Suite 4B, Southington CT 06489 or a charity of one’s choice.