Giuseppina Marino

Giuseppina Marino 89, of East Hartford, wife of the late Michele Marino, passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 31st, 2022. Born in Canicattini Bagni, Sicily, Italy on August 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Santo and Maria (Ficara) Sipala. Giuseppina moved to the United States in 1966 to be with her mother and father in East Hartford. She worked in the clothing industry for many years in Hartford and East Hartford as a seamstress. She loved to attend many Italian American functions and dances with her husband Michele. Her biggest joy was her family and cooking where she would create the most incredible Sicilian meals. She was a big fan of the Italian National Soccer team, The “Azzurri”. In her later years she spent much of her time going to St. Mary’s Church in East Hartford as well as St. Patrick and St. Anthony Church in Hartford where you could find her in prayer or lighting a candle. Giuseppina found strength in her devotion to the Catholic Faith and her deep love of God. She was a warm and loving person who will be missed by family and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers; Michele Sipala and Salvatore Sipala.

Giuseppina will be greatly missed by her sons; Emanuel Marino and wife Angela of E. Longmeadow, MA, Sebastian Marino and wife Carolyn of East Hartford and daughter; Paula LaChapelle and husband Eric of E. Longmeadow, MA. As well as her grandchildren; James, Nick, Cara, Sophia, Michael and honorary grandson; Mick Blume. They were the light of her life. She also leaves behind many relatives here and in Italy. Calling Hours for Giuseppina will be held Friday, June 10, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home, 318 Burnside Ave, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St Mary Church, 15 Maplewood Ave, East Hartford, Connecticut 06108. A Committal Service will occur Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St Mary's Cemetery, 930 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.NewkirkandWhitney.com for the Marino family.