Yolanda DiMarzio Russo, 95, of North Haven, peacefully entered the Kingdom of God on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Yale New Haven Hospital/St Raphael Campus with her daughters Joanne and Angela by her side. She was born on March 14, 1925 in Southern Italy, Campobasso Abruzzo and migrated to the US as a baby with her late parents Angelo and Giovanna Crudelle DiMarzio. Yolanda was a longtime employee for A&P Company, working at Waldbaum’s until the age of 85. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed trips to the casino. She was a loving Mom, Nonnie and Great Nonnie. She is survived by three daughters Joanne (Giovanna) Russo-Nuzzello (Robert), Angela Russo Esposito and Maria Russo Izzo. She was the Nonnie of Robert Nuzzello Jr (Lauren), Gerianne Fierro (Jake), Amanda Esposito Williams, Andrea Esposito and Sarah Izzo. Great Nonnie to Jack Fierro, Corina Fierro and Owen Williams. Sister of Benito (Edie) DiMarzio and the late Ann Suffredini.
The visiting hours will be on Sunday August 16, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to the Office at All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Monday morning, August 17, 2020 at 9:45am to follow the procession to the graveside for a service at 10:00.
Our hearts are with you… You were blessed that she lived a long life and we are truly sorry for your loss. Much love to all.
Sorry for your loss. I’ve known your mom for many years. Thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss Joanne. Praying for you and all your family. Your family at Hope… Loves you and God Loves You. Shalom sister …
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Xoxoxo
My thoughts are with you in this time of sadness. May you find comfort in the enduring beauty of God’s world, and in the warmth of happy memories. With love, Susan
My thoughts are with you Joanne, Angela and Maria,
I offer these words of Helen Keller which I hope offer some comfort …saying good-bye to a mother is difficult.
“What we once enjoyed
And deeply loved
We can never lose
For all we love deeply
Becomes a part of us.”