Agatha Madeline (Anastasio) Falcone

Agatha Madeline (Anastasio) Falcone, 98, of Bethany, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the comfort of her home. She was born and raised in New Haven, CT. She was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Emmanuella "Anna" Anastasio (Cioffi). Agatha was predeceased by her loving husband Ben Falcone of 53 years. Her beloved mother passed away when she was only 9 years old, so her stepmother Lucy Anastasio and her beloved father, along with Aunts and Uncles helped raise her. This resulted in more siblings (her “sister cousins”), that she remained close to their entire lives. She is survived by her brothers Anthony Anastasio (Anne) of Bethany, CT, and Frank Anastasio (Sally Kostera) of Corning, NY. She is predeceased by brothers Joseph Anastasio (Rosalie), John Anastasio (Grace), Vincent Anastasio (Marilyn), sister Antoinette Burkbuckler (Fred). She is survived by her adored children: Tony Falcone (Judith Andrews) of Cheshire, Paul Falcone (Susan) of Bethany, and Tina Sierra (Rick) of Prospect. She is survived by her loving grandchildren: Kimberly Falcone, Sarah Aucoin (Brian), Amy Corvino, Katie Norton (Ryan), Julie Greatorex, Nick Falcone, Richard Sierra (Jill), and Ryan Sierra (Kali). She was blessed with 9 Great-grandchildren: Luciano, Vincenzo, Artie, Oscar, Beatrice, Marcelle, Lenox, Chase, and Scottie. Mom, Grandma, GiGi, Aggie, Aunt Ag, whatever she was called, she held a special place in our hearts, and she was endlessly beaming with pride for all of us. 
  
Agatha was the true matriarch of her family. She was not only a loving wife and mother, but a partner in business with her husband, Ben. She started working outside the home as a young independent woman, as a secretary, and then working for the phone company for several years; but soon dedicated her life to building Woodhaven Golf & Country Club from the ground up with Ben. For 54 years (1968- 2020), they created not only a family business, but a legacy. The staff became family, and she worked in every aspect of “the club” every day, from doing the books to buying the meat from the local butcher for the snack bar. She started the women’s golf league, and created lifetime friends and memories, who also became our family over the years. 
She lived a very active, fun and fulfilling life. She loved bowling, golfing, and shopping for others. But she was most famous for her Italian cooking and baking. Everyone knows she made the best eggplant! She loved hosting large gatherings and making huge family meals every Sunday. She truly enjoyed showering her children and grandchildren with love, gifts, and experiences. She and Ben were able to travel every year and visit friends from all over. She was known for being intelligent, and always joked that she was the best speller- and she sure was! She would always “win” Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy before anyone else. She played Scrabble, Bingo, and Words with Friends on her iPad up until her last day. She was even active on ALL social media! We all got a kick out of her (correctly!) using Facebook, and IG, commenting and sharing posts. 
  
Everyone was drawn to Agatha. To know her is to love her. She never met anyone that did not become family. She was the ultimate role model in how to treat others, and how to love. She quietly gave to every cause that she came across. She never drove by a homeless person without giving them a few bucks. For decades she sponsored children in other countries, she participated in countless fundraisers and charitable events and organizations, from the Arts to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Her strong sense of family, stability, kindness and love was inspiring to all; and her smile and sense of humor was infectious and will stay in our hearts forever. Agatha always had the best advice and support. Her morals, integrity and perspective on life was admirable, as was her strength and resilience, as she lived by the phrase “Accept and Adjust.” 
  
Agatha’s family would like to express their deep gratitude to the staff and her friends at Coachman Square Assisted Living in Woodbridge. Thank you for adding joy to her life and making her feel safe and loved in her second home. The family especially wants to thank her caregiver, Gloria and her daughters Jolene and Georgia. Ag loved Gloria, and they became best friends. 

Arrangements were entrusted to West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, from 9 to 10:30am. Her formal procession will then depart the funeral home for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at eleven o’clock, in Our Lady of Assumption Church of Woodbridge, followed by entombment in St. Lawrence Cemetery Garden Mausoleum. 

In lieu of flowers, please support your favorite charity, local food bank and the homeless. Remember to always perform random acts of kindness in memory and honor of Agatha’s legacy of philanthropy and love. 

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