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Gina Maenza Obituary

Gina Buonocore Maenza, 60, of Deerfield Beach, FL, formerly of Northford, CT, died unexpectedly with her children by her side on February 12, 2025. She leaves behind four loving children Gabriella, Demi-Rose, Khiana and Santino Maenza, stepchildren, Jaime and James Jr. Maenza, her mother Carole Lawson Buonocore, siblings Vicki Caputo and Michael Buonocore and many extended family members and friends. She is predeceased by her former husband Jimmy Maenza and her father Frank Buonocore. Gina was loved by countless customers and friends at Mike's Apizza, where she worked with her family. She spent the last year and a half of her life in Florida, close to her daughter Gabriella. She loved her plants, cooking, the beach, and taking vacations. Gina loved to have a good time with her friends. Most of all she enjoyed spending quality time with her four children and took pride in caring for them. Visitation will take place on Tuesday February 18th from 4 to 7 pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. On Wednesday morning, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Ave. North Haven at 10 o'clock. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gina Buonocore Maenza, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Feb. 14, 2025.

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Martin Higgins

February 20, 2025

Life and work meant a pretty solitary path for me so I did not keep up with Gina after my days at the restaurant. Ill bet she was a fun kind and loving mother. I will never forget the kindness she showed me in during a very difficult and confusing time. You were one special lady. My condolences for to all of her family.

Christine DeBerry

February 17, 2025

My sincere condolences.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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St. Therese Church of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish

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