Judith A. Proto Iovanna

Judith A. Proto Iovanna
Judith A. Proto Iovanna, 82, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at her home with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Iovanna, Sr. Judith was born in New Haven on March 3, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Alphonso Proto, Prudence Baldino Proto and Ellen Johnson Proto. She was a graduate of Branford High School and the former Stone Business College. Judith worked as a Finance Clerk for the Town of North Haven for over 20 years until her retirement. Judith enjoyed her grandchildren and loved them all unconditionally. Mother of William J. Iovanna Jr. (Kari) and Christopher Iovanna (Aiveen). Grandmother of Andrew (Maeve), Austin, Alphonso, Stephen and Ainsley Iovanna. Sister of Pamela Peterson (William) and Melanie Turner (James). Sister-in-law of D. Carol DiPietro and the late Ernest DiPietro. Also survived by a niece and nephew. The family would like to extend a Special Thank You to Judith's loving and dedicated nurses, Allie Galushko and Lisa Schepisi, who were always there for her and to the entire Smilow medical team at Yale New Haven Hospital; also, a sincere and heartfelt thank you to her extended family at The Landing of North Haven for all their care, compassion and friendship.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday morning, March 25th, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM 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 Avenue, North Haven, at 11:00am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Closer to Free Fund, Smilow, c/o Yale New Haven Hospital, Office of Development, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508-1849. www.northhavenfuneral.com