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Oct. 16, 2025

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Helen Fusaris Obituary

Helen M. Moleske Fusaris, 94, of Branford, formerly of Guilford and North Haven, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10th, 2025 at the Harbor Chase, Branford. She was the beloved wife of 66 years to the late Joseph J. Fusaris, Jr. Helen was born in Branford on February 16th, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Peter and Helen Tisko Moleske. She worked as a clerical worker for the Yale University Dining Hall. Helen was a former parishioner of St. George Church, Guilford for many years where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Ladies Guild. She was also a former member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Sister of Peter J. Moleske, Regina Moleske John and the late Katherine Kornitsky. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. The visiting hourS will be Thursday morning, Oct. 16th from 9:00 to 10:30 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, North Haven at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473 or a charity of one's choice. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Helen, please visit our Tree Store.

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Published by WFSB on Oct. 11, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Helen Fusaris

Oct

16

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

North Haven Funeral Home

36 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473

Oct

16

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 a.m.

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church

44 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473

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North Haven Funeral Home, Inc.

36 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT 06473-2309

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Judy and Joe Mackay

Yesterday

To Helen´s family:
We were neighbors of Helen´s in North Haven for several years and always enjoyed our many conversations with her. Helen shared stories of her family and upbringing with us and it was evident she had many wonderful memories. Please accept our sincere condolences, we are unable to attend the services for Helen on Thursday, but will keep her in our prayers.

Richard B Carroll

October 11, 2025

I had the pleasure of working with Helen at Yale University. She was a great co-worker in the office of Dining Hall Personnel. May She Rest in Peace.

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