David L. Nuzzo Sr.

David L. Nuzzo Sr. obituary, East Haven, CT

David L. Nuzzo Sr.

David Nuzzo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Porto Funeral Homes - East Haven on Oct. 3, 2025.
David L. Nuzzo Sr., 79, of East Haven beloved husband of the late Donna A. Sandella Nuzzo passed away on April 14, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home. Loving father of Gina (Robert) Proto of North Haven, George (Lisa) Carranzo of East Haven, David L. Nuzzo Jr. of New Haven and the late Adam Nuzzo. Grandfather of Alexa and Marisa Carranzo. David was born in New Haven on August 7, 1945 son of the late Carmen and Eleanor Rapuano Nuzzo. Prior to his retirement, David worked for the City of New Haven in the Public Works Department.His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven TUESDAY morning April 22, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 11:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Family and friends may call TUESDAY morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Sign David's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David, please visit our Tree Store.

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