Jennie L. Maresca, 90, of East Haven, passed away on April 28 at the St. Raphael Campus of Yale New Haven Hospital. She was born in New Haven on Feb. 7, 1930, to the late Joseph and Carmela DeFrancesco Silva.

She worked for Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street, East Haven, at their service counter for many years. Earlier in her life, she worked for Aldom Food Service at Lauralton Hall High School and Alinibal Co. of Milford, and also as a sewing machine operator for Fair Manufacturing Shirt Company of New Haven. She belonged to the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union, Local 125.

She is survived by her grandson Chad Rainey of West Haven, her dear friend and former daughter-in-law, Lorry Rainey of West Haven, a brother, John (Marie) Silva of East Haven, a sister, Ann (Anthony) Castlevetro of West Haven, a daughter-in-law Edna Maresca of East Haven, a loving cousin, Lucy Mastriano of Branford, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her son Charles Maresca and two brothers, Chris and Joseph Silva.

Due to the social restrictions, the funeral services for Jennie were private. Please visit the funeral home’s website at easthavenmemorial.com and check for updates once the quarantine has been lifted. The East Haven Memorial Longobardi–Brennan Funeral Home, 425 Main St., East Haven, 203-467-1708, is in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.