Geraldine "Gerry" Del Buono

Geraldine Del Buono

Loved to paint, watch birds

WATERBURY — Geraldine (McLean) Del Buono, 85, passed away on Monday, Oct. 8, 2012, at Paradigm Healthcare Center in Prospect. She was the widow of Ignazio Del Buono.

Mrs. Del Buono was born on Aug. 1, 1927, in Waterbury, a daughter of the late Oliver and Estelle (Woodworth) McLean. She loved to paint and loved bird watching and also feeding them. She also enjoyed doing puzzles and spending time with her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother and a very nurturing person.

She is survived by one daughter, Lynn Del Buono of Waterbury; a son, Stephen Del Buono of Southington; and her sister, Estelle Boisvert of Wolcott. She also leaves her three grandsons, Justin, Jeffrey and Jack. She was predeceased by several sisters and her brother, Oliver McLean.

A graveside service will be held noon Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, at All Saints Cemetery, 203 Spring Lake Road, Waterbury. Calling hours will be held at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Route 69, Prospect, on Wednesday morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m.