Veronica L. Berardesca Guarino, 100, of Hamden, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023, at Whitney Manor, Hamden. She was the beloved wife of the late Dominic J. Guarino.  Veronica was born in New Haven on June 26, 1922 and was the daughter of the late Matteo and Mary Caporossi Berardesca.  She was a member the Marian Guild Catholic Women’s Association and the Jolly Time Seniors.  Veronica was devout member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish for many years.   A favorite pastime would be spending Sundays and holidays with family centered around sharing Italian meals.  She was an avid reader, played cards, puzzles, especially word searches and bingo.  Veronica enjoyed doing ceramics, dancing, traveling with her husband and most of all spending time with her beloved granddaughter who she loved unconditionally.  Loving mother of Elizabeth Knies and her husband Bruce.  Grandmother of Katherine Stout and her husband Josh, with a great grandchild on the way.  Sister of Matthew Berardesca and the late Rosemary Porrazzo and Anthony Berardesca. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

The visiting hours will be on Wednesday morning, April 5th from 9:30 to 11:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Paul VI Parish at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Avenue, Hamden at 12 noon.  Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hamden.