Elizabeth Ann Vandevender

Elizabeth Ann Vandevender obituary, East Haven, CT

Elizabeth Ann Vandevender

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Nov

14

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Porto Funeral Home

234 Foxon Road, East Haven, CT 06513

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14

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Porto Funeral Home

234 Foxon Road, East Haven, CT 06513

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Elizabeth Vandevender Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Porto Funeral Homes - East Haven on Nov. 9, 2025.

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Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Ruggiero Vandevender, 63 of East Haven went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2025 surrounded by her family at Yale New Haven Hospital. Libby was the beloved wife of the late Craig Vandevender. Loving mother of Erik M. Marquis of Georgia and Lindsey Marquis of West Virginia. Grandmother of Rylee and Raiden Marquis and the late Jaelyn Marquis. Sister of Carl J. (Maureen) Ruggiero Jr. of East Haven. Libby was born in New Haven on August 30, 1962 daughter of Carl J. and Judy Brothers Ruggiero Sr. of East Haven. Prior to her retirement, Libby worked for Columbia Coffee in the accounting department.
Family and friends are invited to a parlor service in the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven FRIDAY, November 14, 2025, at 6pm. Interment will be private. Family and friends may call Friday from 5pm to 7pm.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

14

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Porto Funeral Home

234 Foxon Road, East Haven, CT 06513

Send Flowers

Nov

14

Service

6:00 p.m.

Porto Funeral Home

234 Foxon Road, East Haven, CT 06513

Send Flowers

Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.