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Anthony DeMatteo Obituary
Anthony "Tony" William DeMatteo, 79, of North Haven, formerly of New Haven died peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 25, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of fifty-seven years to Barbara Cusano DeMatteo. Tony was born in New Haven on March 20, 1943, a son of the late William and Raffaela "Rae" DeLucia DeMatteo, and had resided in New Haven for most of his life before moving to North Haven three years ago. He was a plumber at the Hospital of St. Raphael for forty-four years, retiring in 2008, and was a member of the Teamsters Local #443 of New Haven. Tony proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1962 to 1964. He loved sports and was an avid New York Yankees fan. In addition to his wife Barbara, Tony is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Halovatch and her husband David of North Haven, a son, Anthony "TJ" DeMatteo and his wife Michelle of New Haven, two brothers, William "Billy" DeMatteo of North Haven and Thomas DeMatteo of Milford, and five beloved grandchildren, Rebecca, Juliana and Kaitlyn DeMatteo, and Mia and Gavin Halovatch. Tony's family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, December 29th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 4 Washington Ave., North Haven. His funeral procession will leave from the funeral home on Friday, December 30th at 9:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. in St. Therese Church (St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish), 555 Middletown Ave., North Haven. Burial with military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. www.washingtonmemorialfh.com
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Carolyn Fusco
January 4, 2023
Sending TJ and the entire DeMatteo Family all our love and support at this very sad time. Our hearts are with yours as we share in your sorrow. May many cherished memories bring comfort and peace to all of you. Healing prayers and loving hugs to you all...
Carolyn, Andrea, (Fusco) and Family
FRANK PALMERI
January 4, 2023
Tony and I were classmates at Eli Whitney. Good times. May he rest in peace. Frank Palmeri
Barbara Jean Pisani
December 31, 2022
Dearest Barbara and family there are no words to ease your pain. Please accept my most sincere sympathy at this tragic time. My prayers for Tony and you always much love
Jennie
December 30, 2022
To Barbara and Family
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thougts are with you and the family.
From
Lillian Gambardella and Family
Ronnie and Mary Jane Parisi
December 30, 2022
Dear Barbara and Family
Ronnie and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Tony was such a gentle man and I know he will be sorely missed. May he Rest In Peace; may you find peace in your hearts.
We are sorry we couldn´t attend the services, we are at our grandson game.
Ronnie and Mary Jane Parisi
Annette and Al Milone
December 29, 2022
Dear Barbara and family
We send our Deepest condolences to all of you
We are so sorry we could not make it to the services, due to being ill.
Our deepest sympathies. Rest in Peace To y
Chuck and Fran Galluba
December 29, 2022
Tony rest in peace! It was my privilege to know you.
Condolences to Barbara, Jen, TJ and your brothers
Billy and Tom.
David cerrito
December 28, 2022
Dear Barbara, my sincerest condolences to you and your family. May Tony rest in peace.
Lidia de Azevedo
December 28, 2022
Dear Jen and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked in the lab at St Raphael´s for many years and your dad would always stop by to say hello. He had a great smile and a gentle way about him. May you rest in peace Tony.
Lídia de Azevedo
Anita Cerrito
December 28, 2022
Tony, what a guy, kind, generous, a good friend for many years. He helped every one, all the time. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend and he will be sadly missed. May he rest in peace...
Ned C Levinson
December 27, 2022
Tony and I were classmates at Eli Whitney tech from 1958-1961 in the plumbing department.many fond memories of him. A nice guy. Rest in peace
Sinde O'Donnell
December 27, 2022
Jen my heart broke for you when Cindy called to change my appointment. I could see how much you loved your Dad. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and praying you find strength and comfort.
Tony Ferraro
December 27, 2022
Condolences to the family worked with Tony at st Raphael's in the 60s rest in oeace
Lorraine N.
December 27, 2022
My sincerest sympathy to Barbara, Jen, T.J. and families. Tony was a great guy who always made me smile. Rest in peace my friend.
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