Bella Iacobellis Esposito Giza, 84, of North Haven, beloved wife of Edward Giza, Jr., passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026 at CT Hospice in Branford. Loving mother of George (Terri) Esposito of Branford and Edward (Diane) Esposito of North Haven. Cherished grandmother of Erik and Michael Esposito. Sister of the late JoAnn MacCatherine. Beloved aunt of Richard MacCatherine. Stepmother of Edward (Gena) Giza III of West Haven, Michael (Fred Saccavino) Giza of Bristol and Jodi (Brian) Bilodeau of Farmington. Beloved step grandmother of Edward (Julianna Monjeau) Giza IV, Justin (Carla Emanuele) Giza, Amber Bilodeau and Ashley (JaVaughn) Bilodeau Fisher. Bella was born in New Haven on February 6, 1942 a daughter of the late George and Carmel "Millie" Salzano Iacobellis. She was a 1960 graduate of Wilbur Cross High School. Earlier in her life, Bella found joy in caring for and nurturing children, working as a teacher's aide at several local daycares.
Family and friends may call at the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven Friday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 and are also invited to committal services at St. Lawrence Cemetery in West Haven at 11:00 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at cancer.org. Sign Bella's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.
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