Janet R. Girimonte Geraci, 79, of East Haven, died in East Haven on Sept. 24. She was born in Brooklyn, New York, on Aug. 12, 1933, daughter of the late William and Mary Barbata D'Andrea. Prior to her retirement, Janet had worked for the former Echlin Manufacturing.

She is survived by her beloved children, Frank Girimonte of Clinton, Doreen Girimonte Stiles of New Haven, and Janet Girimonte Pietruszka of Hartford; a sister, Helen Nigro and her husband John of East Haven; six much-loved grandchildren, Rick and Frank Pietruszka, Steven Drenyoczky, Brittani and Linzee Girimonte, and Amber Stiles; and six great-grandchildren, Ricky and Mark Pietruszka, Frank Pietruszka, Jr., Andriamarie Girimonte, Monica and Janessa Pietruszka. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Peppina D'Andrea. She was predeceased by her first husband, Frank Girimonte; her brother, Gus D'Andrea; and two sisters, Antoinette Cappella and Raychel DeFillippo.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m., at the Clancy Funeral Home, 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Friends may call on Saturday from 4 p.m. until the time of the service. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Talmadge Park Residents Fund, 38 Talmadge Ave., East Haven, CT 06512.  www.clancyfuneralhome.com