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Donald Gaudio Obituary
August 9, 1938 - January 2, 2025
Donald F. Gaudio, 86, of Branford passed away on January 2, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. Loving father of Michael (Jill) Gaudio of North Branford, Donna (Chris) Doyle of Branford, Carla Mayeski of Guilford and the late Steven J. Gaudio. He is survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brother of Richard Gaudio of TX and Edward Gaudio of Naples, FL. Donald was born in New Haven on August 9, 1938 son of the late Anthony P. and Rose Pacelli Gaudio. Prior to his retirement, he was the owner of the former Town and Country Construction of Branford for many years.
Family and friends are invited to a Parlor Service in the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven WEDNESDAY at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Family and friends may call WEDNESDAY from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Sign Donald's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.
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Robert Maars
January 7, 2025
My Condolences to The Family .
Charlie Flanagan
January 6, 2025
Mike, very sorry to read on your father´s passing, I go back many years with your father, old school type of person RIP
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