Henry Charles Cosenza

Henry Charles Cosenza, 86 of North Haven, entered the arms of the Lord on January 14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 30, 1938 in New Haven Connecticut to the late Alfred and Antoinette (Bove) Cosenza. He was married to his true love, the late Sandra (MacKinnon) Cosenza for 49 years. He was a proud and loving father to his two daughters, Robyn Cosenza (Jan Willem Koster) and Jennifer Lamb (Kevin). He was also the ever-fun loving "Papa" to his two cherished grandchildren Ian Henry and Jaimeson Elise Lamb, who he loved spending time with. He also leaves a loving nephew and niece, Lloyd (Jack) and Tara MacKinnon and four great nieces. Henry graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1957 and began his career working for the family owned home heating business, Cosenza Brothers Oil Company of North Haven. In 1979 he became President of Cosenza Oil Company Inc. His work ethic was unparalleled, delivering oil and repairing furnaces providing twenty-four hour service regardless of the weather. He was a kind and compassionate soul, not only to his family, but those hundreds of customers he served. No one went without heat or hot water, even those without enough resources or means. Henry's quick wit, love of laughter and signature humming at mealtime were his trademarks. He was proud of his Italian heritage and enjoyed cooking traditional Italian meals and sharing them with his family and at holiday gatherings. He was a man of faith and a lifelong parishioner of St. Donato's Catholic Church in Fair Haven until its closing, even serving as an altar boy until the age of 21. When not working and through retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife Sandy and trips to Disney World and Italy with his family and grandchildren. The visiting hours will be Saturday morning January 18, 2025 from 9:00 to 11:00 in the Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at Saint Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 11:30 AM. Entombment will follow in the All Saints Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc. 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Henry, please visit our Tree Store.