Dawn E. Sykes

Dawn M. Esposito Sykes, 62, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10th, 2025, at Midstate Medical Center, Meriden with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 22 years to Richard C. Sykes. Dawn was born in Bridgeport on December 7th, 1962, and was the daughter of Robert and Margaret Foss Esposito. She was a graduate of Foran High School in Milford, attended the University of Bridgeport, and was an Accounts Manager for Assurance Associates of Milford for many years. Dawn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and daughter who loved her family unconditionally. She found great joy in helping others find joy through her outgoing personality, unparalleled kindness, generosity, exceptional culinary skills, and building her grandchildren's birthday cakes and decorations. Dawn enjoyed attending the many sporting events of all her grandchildren, and visits to the beaches and shoreline in Milford. In addition to her parents, Dawn is survived by her son Capt. Brian Marino NoHFD (Mandy), daughter Lindsay Capozzo (Dan) and son Riley Sykes all from North Haven. Grandmother of Hannah and RJ Marino, Giuliana and Gabriella Capozzo. Aunt and Godmother to Joshua Esposito (Kailey) of Branford. She is also survived by her mother-in-law Kathie Sykes, Aunt and Uncle Sheryl and Michael Lavoie, many godchildren, cousins, countless friends and extended family. She was predeceased by her brother Robbie Esposito and her beloved "Prince of Darkness" Ozzy Osbourne. A special thanks to all the staff at Midstate Hospital with special consideration to the ICU Staff, APRN Kristi Dubey and RN Hannah for exceptional care and consideration the last few months. A "Celebration of Dawn's Life" will be held at Rose Vineyards, 2 Valley Rd, North Branford on Friday October 17th from 12pm to 4pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude.org or The North Haven Professional Firefighters Charitable Association, P.O. Box 191, North Haven, CT 06473. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Dawn, please visit our Tree Store.