Marija Damaska, 77, of Branford, died peacefully at the Branford Hospice on March 15. She was the beloved wife of Mirjan Damaska.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. George Catholic Church, Guilford, on March 20 at 10 a.m., followed by burial in Grove Street Cemetery, New Haven, at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name may be made to St. George Church, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford, CT 06437. The Guilford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To share a memory or leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit: www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com.