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Gertrude Marks Moore, 89, of East Haven, beloved wife of the late George J. Moore, passed away on March 1 in Branford Hills Health Care Center.

She was the loving mother of Beth (Ralph) Capotorto of East Haven, Joan Moore of East Setauket, New York, and Richard P. (Susan) Moore of Winchester, Tennessee. She is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was the sister of Elizabeth Prussak of Bayone, New Jersey, Helen Downes of Yonkers, New York, Vincent Marks of Parsippany, New Jersey, and the late Mary Pierce. Gertrude was born in the Bronx on March 8, 1929, daughter of the late Vincent and Ledwina McElroy Marks.

Prior to her retirement Gertrude was a claims representative for the former Equitable Company.

Relatives and friends were invited to a Memorial Mass on March 5 in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Interment was private. There were no calling hours. Arrangements were entrusted to the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven. For an online obituary or to sign Gertrude’s guest book, visit www.portofuneralhomes.net.