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Arlene Celotto Obituary

Arlene I. DeMayo Celotto
Arlene I. DeMayo Celotto, 90, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 12th, 2026, at The Landing, North Haven. She was the wife of the late Albert R. Celotto. Arlene was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 21, 1935, and was the daughter of the late Dominick and Ann DeMayo. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan and a Master of Arts degree from Southern Connecticut State University. Arlene had worked as a teacher for the North Haven Board of Education for many years until her retirement. She was an avid reader and was a member of the Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher's Society. Mother of David Celotto and Paul Celotto (Kim). Grandmother of Skyler and Cisco Celotto. Predeceased by her sister Cherie Bates.
Family and Friends are invited to go directly to St. Ambrose Parish at St. Monica's Church, 1331 Middletown Avenue, Northford on Thursday morning, Feb. 19th at 10:30 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473. The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue have been entrusted with the arrangements.www.northhavenfuneral.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2026.

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Michael Votto

February 22, 2026

David and Paul
So sorry for loss. May fond memories sustain you at this time.

Sue Farotti

February 16, 2026

Dave...Sending our Condolences.Love,Sue & Lou Farotti

Barbara Petry

February 15, 2026

David and Paul,
Sending condolences on your mom's passing. I remember her as a lovely, kind woman who loved to recommend books for me to read.

Betty Fucci

February 14, 2026

So sorry to hear of Arlene“s passing. I have many fond memories of her and Al while working at BAC. My sincere condolences to the family.

Jualeia Blue

February 14, 2026

My condolences to the Celotto Family. Prayers that God will give you comfort, peace, healing and strength during this time of your loss.

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St. Ambrose Parish at St. Monica Church

1331 Middletown Avenue, Northford, CT 06472

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