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Dominic Lion Obituary

Dominic A. Lion
Dominic A. Lion, 97, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 19th, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 65 years to MaryLou Amarante Lion. Dominic was born in Jamaica Queens, New York on August 22, 1927, and was the son of the late Peter and Alice Simoni Lion. He served his country faithfully in the US Army during WW II. Dominic had worked for Yale University for over 50 years until his retirement. He was an avid reader, a history buff and enjoyed doing puzzles. In earlier years he loved playing cards, bowling and going to the casino with all his brothers. Dominic was a sports enthusiast and was a fan of the Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtics. Father of Joseph Lion (Angela), Donna Cretella, Philip Lion (fiancé Jodie) and Robert Lion. Loving PaPa to Brittany Sabadoz (Robbie), Stephanie Lion (Anthony Dugay), Alyssa Cretella (fiancé Tim Arpin), Morgan Lion (Justin Ciambelli), Briana Lion (Brian Tait), Joseph Lion, Jr., Vincent Cretella, Jr. (Morgan Chiasera) and Christopher Lion (Parneet Chhatwal). Great PaPa to Isla, Owen, Reese and Daniel. Brother of Tina Leary and the late Frank, John, Daniel, Peter and Joseph Lion. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and staff at MidState Medical Center and his hospice nurses.
The visiting hours will be Monday morning, Sept. 23rd from 9:30 to 11:30 at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Ave., North Haven at 12:00 p.m. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery.www.northhavenfuneral.com

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Published by The New Haven Register on Sep. 20, 2024.

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Elaine G. Muro

September 22, 2024

Rest In peace so sorry for your loss

Marge Triumfo

September 22, 2024

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. My deepest sympathy for this loss

Jack Lucibello

September 22, 2024

Rest in Peace Dom.

Sheila Catania

September 22, 2024

Donna, Mrs Lion and Family.. I´m so saddened to see this. I often thought about The Lion and Cretella Families! I have such fond memories of Mr Lion dating back when I worked at Yale University where I first met Dominic. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all and I´m truly sorry!!

Donna DeVito

September 21, 2024

I am so sorry for your loss. Your father never aged always looked young. Love you guys.

Maria Inzero

September 20, 2024

Dear Marylou and family, so sorry to hear of your loss.May he rest in peace.

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9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

North Haven Funeral Home

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Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church

44 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473

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