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John Christoforo Obituary
Dr. John Michael Christoforo, 82, of North Haven and Davenport, FL passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Patricia Keefe Christoforo. Dr. John was born in New Haven on May 13, 1938 and was the son of the late John L. and Annette Palladino Christoforo. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College and a Medical Degree from Georgetown University. After serving numerous years as Director of Emergency Services at St. Raphael's Hospital in New Haven, he provided family and emergency services at the Village Medical Center, North Haven until his retirement. Dr. John loved landscaping, discussing matters of faith, playing piano, and swimming. Father of David Christoforo (Trish), Alice Stoeffler (Todd), Michael Christoforo (Linda) and John Christoforo (Maria). Grandfather of Stephen, Michael, Summer, Jake, Rafael and Claire Christoforo; John Patrick, Christina and Tara Stoeffler; Lola and Eli Christoforo. Brother of Rose Kenney, Janet Schmitt (Dan), Lucille Fusco and Mary Carroll. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The visiting hours will be Sunday, Nov. 1st from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Monday morning, Nov. 2nd at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated in St. Ambrose Parish at St. Augustine Church, 30 Caputo Road, North Branford at 10:00. (Masks and social distancing are required for all services.) Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Ambrose Parish. www.northhavenfuneral.com
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Joseph Siniscalchi
November 5, 2020
Condolences to the Christoforo family. My mother Rose Siniscalchi was a good friend and bowling teammate of Pat. She passed away in December of 2018. Love and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Joseph Siniscalchi
November 5, 2020
Condolences to the Christoforo family. My mother Rose Siniscalchi was a good friend and bowling teammate of Pat. She passed away in December of 2018. Love and prayers to all of you during this difficult time.
Bill Fiore
November 2, 2020
Sonny Christoforo was my good friend at NDHS. My condolences and fond memories go out to his lovely girlfriend and wife Pat Keefe and his cousin Judy Deering Ellis.. Thanks for the memories.
Anthony and Kathleen Mauro
November 1, 2020
We pray that the good Lord will say well done and bring you to his kingdom of peace. To the family may the good lord bring you healing and peace.
Kathy and Anthony Mauro friends from church
Rose Della Rocca (Morehouse)
October 31, 2020
So sorry to hear about Dr. John's passing. Your family has been our friends for many years. I will never forget all the times he spend with us when my dad was ill. Those times will never be forgotten. He will be missed. May he R.I.P. With condolences to the family.
Tom Sloss
October 30, 2020
Very sorry to hear of John's passing. We have many fond memories of him and his close family. Our prayers are with you all.
Tom & Pat Sloss
Jane Guercia
October 30, 2020
Pat so sorry to hear of John’s passing, my prayers are with you and your family.
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