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Christine Massa Obituary
Christine Cottiero Massa, 88, of North Haven, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021 at Whitney Health and Rehab Center, Hamden after a long illness. Christine was born in New Haven on August 29, 1932; daughter of the late Philip and Julia Raiano Cottiero and a graduate of the former St. Mary's High School, New Haven. Christine had worked for the SNET Company and Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield until her retirement.
Christine lived for her family and there wasn't anything she wouldn't do for them. To her children, she was a friend and confidant. Christine enjoyed watching UConn Women's basketball and the Yankees with her loving husband, Joe. She was a generous, caring soul, an amazing cook and wouldn't let a visitor leave without food to take home. In fact, her family feels sorry for those who will never know the best chicken soup, meatballs or spaghetti sauce ever made. She especially loved cooking Sunday lunches for her children and grandchildren who would all gather to enjoy her meals. She loved socializing and when visiting her sister and mother, the three of them would chat and get the giggles. She loved to knit and made blankets her family will treasure for years to come. Christine was a kind, warm, gentle spirit and will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind. The family would like to extend special thanks to all her wonderful caregivers and friends at both Hamden Health Care and Whitney Manor.
She was the beloved wife of 64 years to Joseph Massa. Mother of Philip Massa and his wife Ronnyann of Meriden, Cynthia Kopetz and her husband Kevin; Catherine Volpe and her husband Gregory; Joanne Riccio and her husband Andrew all of North Haven. Grandmother of Ashley and Brandon Harkinson, Joseph Massa, Christina Volpe, Gianna Massa, Gregory Volpe, Carissa and Melanie Riccio, Angelina, and Samantha Volpe. Great-grandmother of Giuliana Massa. Sister-in-law of Katherine Aurora. Also survived by cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Grace Buonocore and Anthony Cottiero.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours on Saturday morning, July 10th 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 Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden at 12 noon. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. www.northhavenfuneral.com
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Angelina Field
July 4, 2025
My thoughts and prayers for family and friends who shared in Christine´s beautiful life.
Angelina Field
July 3, 2024
My thoughts and prayers are with family members and friends who have shared life with such a beautiful person.
Remembering wonderful times together.
Angelina Field
Angelina Field
July 3, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends who are missing such a loving, thoughtful and beautiful person. She loved giving so much of herself to her family. She was truly talented in so many ways. I was such a pleasure meeting her and getting to know her during our activities.
Love
Angelina Field
Judie Hines
July 28, 2021
Cindy, I´m so sorry to read about your mother´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Angelina Field
July 15, 2021
Dear Cathy,
I was sorry to hear of your mother´s passing. Please extend my condolences to your father and family.
I am glad I had the opportunity to see her often at Hamden and a short time at Whitney Manor.
May God provide you and your family with strength and courage during this challenging time.
Sandy (Sansone)Demanchyk
July 13, 2021
I send my deepest sympathy to the entire Massa family, I worked with your mom at BC/SH she was awesome to work with and when she laughed she made me laugh , I still use her homemade anginetti cookie receipe till this day, she will always be remembered.
Lois Ranciato
July 9, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Massa family. I was so sad when I heard of her passing. She was the kindest and sweetest lady. May God help ease your pain during this very difficult time. May she RIP...
Patty Pietrosimone
July 9, 2021
Cathy,
My condolences on the loss of your mom. I will always think fondly of you and your family as you were all so kind to my mother, Mary, who had her meals with your mother at HHC. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and all your family.
Patty Pietrosimone
Cheryl Dziurgot
July 8, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Massa Family. I hope all your wonderful memories will help you through this difficult time. May she Rest in Peace.
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