Raffaela “Rae” Mascola Andrews, 80, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Leslie J. Andrews. Rae was born in New Haven on October 9, 1939 and was the daughter of the late James N. and Diana Bonito Mascola. She had worked as a crossing guard for the City of New Haven for 46 years. Rae enjoyed her frequent trips to the casino, was a very active parishioner of St. Francis Church, New Haven and truly enjoyed her grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. Loving mother of Sherri Vollero (Steven) and Lori Andrews. Devoted Meme to Steven and Sierra Vollero. Beloved sister of Annmarie Russo (Donald). Beloved aunt of Donald James Russo and his fiancé Lisa Magistro. Also survived by her two lifelong friends Mackie Martorelli and Theresa Brockett.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Her funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Wednesday morning at 9:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Francis Church, New Haven at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
To the Andrews and Russo Families,
Our thoughts and prayer go out to Your whole family during this difficult time. Cousin Rae and Joe Teta
Lori and Anna Marie and the Andrews Family, so sorry for the lost of Rae, my prayers are with you and the family, God Bless.
Dear Les, Sherri, (Steve) Lori, Steven, Sierra, Annmarie, Don & Donnie, and Families,
Our most sincere and heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of your beloved wife, mother, grandmother (Meme) and Sister, (& Aunt) Rae! We are truly sorry for this great loss! Rae will be missed by all those who knew and loved her! We were also blessed to have known Rae and will cherish our fond memories of her; she was a wonderful & caring woman! May God give you all the strength to cope with the difficult days and may you find peace in your cherished memories! May the love and support of family and friends bring you some comfort!
With all our love, thoughts and prayers,
Pauline, Paul, Nicholas & Stephen Caiafa
To Less, Sherri & Lori, I am so sad to hear of Raes passing. She wss a family friend and she will always be in countless memories of the people she came in contact with. You are in my prayers
Lori, my sincere condolences to you and your family, although brief it was such a pleasure to have known your mom.
Sherri, Lorri we are so very sad about the passing of your mother. She will be sorely missed, she kept a special place in our hearts and touched the hearts of all who knew her. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Ann Marie & Edward Bracale and family
Sorry to hear about Rae’s passing. I have so many great memories of her form our Friday afternoons on Wooster Street …to the care and love she showed to my mother. Deepest condolences!
Lori and Sherri I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was a wonderful person. Clinton Avenue will never be the same with out her crossing the school children. Your family is in my prayers. With love Marge Venice
Dear Annmarie and family,
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to you and your family on your sister Rae’s passing. May she Rest In Peace.🙏🙏🙏
Nick Onofrio
To Anna Marie
I want to offer my condolences to your sister Rachael. I do this with heart-felt sadness. As Rae and my chapters were closed many years ago, I long ago also closed that book and just kept my fond memories of her. I know the sadness of losing your only sibling as I too lost my only sibling, my brother Ron in 2006. Life does and must go on. But I must confess I often talk to Ron and believe he responds back. Sometime, in some dark room, away from the echoes of strangers, have a soul to soul discussion with Rae it will help you and give her the peace to know you are doing fine.