Mary Massimino DeLucia, 91, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank Joseph “Hot Dog” DeLucia. Mary was born in Capri, Italy on November 20, 1927 and was the daughter of the late Miguel and Filomena Viva Massimino. She enjoyed her many cats, trips to Florida, the beach and most of all spending time will her family whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Mary Ann DeMatteo (Bill) and Frank DeLucia. Grandmother of Therese DeMatteo, Bill DeMatteo, Robin, Frank, Michael and Nicholas DeLucia. Great-Grandmother of Ashley and Brandon Blakely, Emma DeMatteo, Trevor and Gavin Fleck, Hayden, Hailey and Rocco DeLucia. Great great-grandmother of Mason. Sister of Gennaro “Michael” Massimino and the late Tecla Maricondi and Frank Massimino.
Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Monday morning at 11:00. Visiting hours will be from 9:00 to 11:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 11:30am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd. Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489.
Dear Frank and Family. I’m very heartbroken over the loss of your mom and grandmother. She was always so sweet and loving when me and Marie would run into her! No matter what hardship she was in, she would always ask me or Marie how I was doing! I know she’s with our Lord Jesus Christ and she is reunited with your dad and Marianne, and is happy and healthy waiting for us when we get to heaven! She has been in my prayers and will continue to be, as well as all of the ‘DeLucia’s. God bless you and may Gods mercy and grace sustain you all during this very sad and difficult time!
All my love,Mimi 🙏🏻❤️
I’m so sad that Nonny is gone. She was wise, funny, sincere, and warm. Her antipasto made every holiday meal complete. “She’s adorable,” Nonny pronounced while cupping my wife Kim’s face. Well, so were you, Nonny. So were you.
Dear Steve, Therese and entire family-
We are so sorry to hear about Nonny’s passing. We always looked forward to seeing her every time that we visited you at your home. She was such a warm, kind and loving person. We know that she is with God and all of her loved ones now and out of pain. We will continue to pray for her and all of you as always.
We also pray that the happy times that you shared as family will help to sustain you at this very difficult time.
May Nonny Rest in Peace.
You will see her again.
Our Love and Prayers-
Mom and Dad M&J