Obituary: Mae L. (Frost) Genovese, 88, of Branford

Obituary courtesy of Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home:

Mae L. (Frost) Genovese, 88, of Branford, formerly of New Haven, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 11, 1935, in Springfield, MA to Leslie and Ruth (LaTaille) Frost. Mae is survived by her five loving children, Laura Grosso (Joseph) of Clinton, CT, Maria Genovese (Christopher Gatehouse) of Clinton, CT, Paul Genovese (Kristin Meneo) of Guilford, CT, Carole Gravino (Scott) of Englewood, FL, and Thomas Genovese (Rachel Jackson) of Manhasset, NY and her 6 adoring grandchildren, Giuliana Grosso, Isabella Grimes, Chloe Grimes, Jordan Genovese, Zeke Genovese, and Caleb Genovese (expected in July).

Mae is also survived by her siblings, Ruth Greco of North Haven, CT and Marilyn Tessier of VT and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Theodore Genovese, her brother Leslie Frost and her sister Esther Menta.

Mae graduated from Lyman Hall High School and Quinnipiac College and was employed as a bookkeeper/accountant for many years. She loved to travel, was an avid Red Sox fan, and loved to visit Boston. She was deeply religious and very involved in her church, serving on numerous committees. What brought her the most joy, however, was spending time with her grandchildren treasure hunting at the beach. Those who knew Mae will remember her for her intellect, kindness, generosity, and dedication to her family whom she loved unconditionally.

Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 2:00 pm until the funeral service at 3:00 pm at First Congregational Church Branford, 1009 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405. Due to Easter, burial will be on Monday, April 1 at 9:30 am at All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown, Ave., North Haven, CT (please go directly to the cemetery on Monday). All services are under the care of Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to First Congregational Church of Branford, 1009 Main St., Branford, CT in memory of our mother, Mae Genovese.