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Dominic Civitello Obituary

Civitello, Domenic A. Domenic A. Civitello, 96, of 165 Clintonville Rd., North Haven, formerly of Hamden, died Sept. 12, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his devoted family. He was the husband of the late Mary DeMatties Civitello. Dom was born in New Haven, Jan. 7, 1917, the son of the late Domenic and Antoinette Porto Civitello and was employed at the railroad for several years prior to working at Camco Fittings for 33 years, retiring in 1982. He was a former member of the K of C, Carmel Council 3605 and was a volunteer at Whitney Manor for over 30 years, bringing joy and aid to many patients. He was devoted to his family especially his grand and great grandchildren. He is survived by a son, Donald R. (Lorraine) Civitello of Milford, a daughter, Dorothy (Vincent) Seibold of Jacksonville, FL, a son-in-law, Charles Witteman of North Haven, 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, He was pre-deceased by a daughter, Mary Ann Witteman and siblings, Madeline, Carmen, Silvester, John, Frank and Pasquale Civitello. Funeral Saturday at 10:15 from the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home, 1022 Dixwell Ave., Hamden and at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church at 11 o'clock. Interment in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home, Saturday morning, from 8:30 to 10 o'clock. Memorial contributions may be made to Conn Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT or Camp Happiness, c/o Milford Rec Dept., 70 W. River St., Milford, Ct, 06460.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Sep. 12 to Sep. 13, 2013.

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Laura-Sitro D'Antona

September 18, 2013

My aunt and I saw Dominic many times at Whitney Manor while visiting my mom. He was a wonderful man. He was so nice to everyone. Another angel has gone to heaven. R.I.P.

September 13, 2013

My sympathy to my cousins and there family's. I am praying for all of you. May the peace of our Lord, Jesus Christ be with you.Love Madeline Civitello Toth

pat schomburgt

September 13, 2013

I will miss seeing you every day and your encouraging smile.

September 13, 2013

HE WILL BE MISSEST HERE AT STEVENS WOODS, DOM WAS A WONDERFUL MAN, AND CARING PERSON.

HELEN MCINERNEY O

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