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Maria Brancati Damiani

1945 - 2017

Maria Brancati Damiani obituary, 1945-2017, New Haven, CT

BORN

1945

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.

11 Wooster Place

New Haven, Connecticut

Maria Damiani Obituary

Maria Brancati Damiani of New Haven died peacefully March 19, 2017 at Smilow Cancer Center at Yale. She was the wife of the late Rudolph "Chip" Damiani. Maria was born in New Haven on December 6, 1945 to the late Salvatore and Margaret Riccio Brancati and had worked for the City of New Haven Health Department as the Director of Maternal and Child Health. Music was a big part of Maria's life. In her younger years, she was a back-up singer for "Debbie and the Darnell's." Maria is survived by her children Robin (Mark) Ashenfelter, Christopher and Michael Damiani, her brother Salvatore (Tracey) Brancati, her grandchildren Dylan and Giuliana Damiani and her niece and nephew Nikki Harrington and Jay Brancati.Visiting hours will be Thursday evening from 4-7pm in the IOVANNE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 11 Wooster Pl. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Michael Church Friday morning at 10am. Entombment will follow in St. Lawrence Garden Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House 501 George St. New Haven, CT 06511 [email protected] or Neighborhood Music School 100 Audobon St. New Haven, CT 06511 www.neighborhoodmusicschool.org. Share a memory and sign Maria's guest book online at www.iovanne.com.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Mar. 20 to Mar. 21, 2017.

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Eddy Condon

April 21, 2017

She was a beautiful precious loving heavenly angel!

March 24, 2017

We are saddened to learn of the passing of our friend and colleague, Maria. She was a tireless advocate for improving Connecticut's healthcare delivery system. We enjoyed working closely with her over the past few years and will miss her very much.

Our deepest sympathies go out to her family and friends.

Alison Hong, MD
Connecticut Hospital Association

Catherine Sullivan-DeCarlo

March 23, 2017

Maria was an awesome person and a real warrior for women and children. I was always inspired by her and am very sorry for her passing but she leaves an amazing legacy. Catherine Sullivan-DeCarlo and Family

Jen Vendetti

March 22, 2017

Maria dedicated her professional life to perinatal women and their families. I first met her at the legislature when she was advocating for maternal child health program funding. Maria, we will miss you as a maternal child health leader in our state.

Liam Sweeney

March 21, 2017

My condolences, Mike. You and your family were some of my biggest fans during Fall Ball in NH and eventually at Hamden Hall. It didn't go unnoticed. I'm so sorry Mike, Chris, Robin and the rest of the family. Prayers are with you.

Stephanie Bilskis

March 21, 2017

My sincere condolences to Maria's family and friends. I will always remember Maria for her speaking up for the women and families of our communities. She will be missed by the New Have Community.

John Canali Rick Kaiser

March 21, 2017

Please accept our sincere condolences for Maria's family and for the many co-workers and community members who will miss her dearly. A champion, a leader and someone who inspired others, a powerful force. God bless you Maria and thank you for your wonderful spirit.

Georgina Lucas

March 21, 2017

I began working with Maria in 2004 when I became Deputy Director of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Program at Yale Medical School. She was a strong advocate for our efforts to improve health through partnered action research between young physician researchers and community organizations. She was a wonderful connector who made things happen. I live in Colorado now so won't be able to attend the services for Maria but will be thinking of her today as the Health Department remembers her and on Friday for her services. I think all will miss her ability to raise important issues that need attention and her persistence in getting those issues addressed. Georgina Lucas

Pam Hansen

March 20, 2017

Love you forever Maria

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc.

11 Wooster Place, New Haven, CT 06511

Mar

24

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Michael Church

CT

Mar

24

Entombment

St. Lawrence Garden Mausoleum

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11 Wooster Place, New Haven, CT 06511

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