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Alphonse Casanova Obituary
January 12, 1942 - November 22, 2023
Entered into rest on November 22, 2023, Alphonse Casanova, 81, of East Haven. Father of Alphonse Casanova Jr. (Maria). Brother of Joyce Clemente (Lawrence), Linda Varriale (Dominic) and Louis Casanova Jr. (Eva). Also survived by his sister-in-law Susan Casanova and several grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother, John Casanova; his step-mother, Grace Sullo Casanova; and his step-father, Nino Bertini.
Born in New Haven on January 12, 1942, he was the son of the late Louis (Slim) and Phyllis Villano Casanova. Prior to retirement he worked as a hairdresser for Princess Hair Salon before owning Hair at Last in Woodbridge. He then began a career in commercial real estate, which resulted in traveling and working in Hawaii and Manhattan before returning to the New Haven area. He was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Men's Society. Calling hours are Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at MARESCA & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 592 CHAPEL ST. Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Michael McGivney Parish in St. Michael Church. Meet directly at Church. Entombment in All Saints Mausoleum, North Haven.
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Maria McDonnell
November 27, 2023
To Joyce Clemente & Family,
So sorry to read about your brother. I lost one of my brothers and I know how hard it can be.
Not sure if you remember me from SNET but I've thought of you often over the years. May your brother rest in peace.
Robert Karpel
November 25, 2023
RIP Alphonse Robert Karpel
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