East Haven Memorial Funeral Home

02/12/2026

Carmela Vizziello, 91, formerly of Branford, passed away peacefully on February 10th, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Vito Vizziello.
Carmela was born in Limina, Italy on February 22, 1934 to the late Tomasso & Dominica Grazia Patto. She and Vito were married in 1953 and settled in Hamd...

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02/04/2026

Anthony Panico, 98, of New Haven passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2026 at CT Hospice in Branford. He was the beloved husband of Anna Panico for nearly 75 years.
Anthony was born in New Haven on December 4th, 1927 to the late Stanislao “Sally” & Assunta Ruggiero Panico. He was a graduate of ...

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01/25/2026

Eileen Ruotolo, 94 of East Haven passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026 at Seacrest Nursing in West Haven. Eileen was born in Ansonia on June 10, 1931 to the late Maurice and Margaret Ahern. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Ruotolo.
Eileen worked for many years for the State’s Attorn...

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01/23/2026

Madeline “Mickey” Basilicato, 90, of Hamden, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at St. Raphael Hospital. She was the beloved wife of the late Dominic Basilicato Sr.
Madeline was born on December 2nd, 1935 in Exeter, New Hampshire to the late Laurence and Doris Kelley. Love...

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01/23/2026

Charissa “Monet” Borromeo Cenabre was born on February 26, 1953, in Pamplona, Philippines, and passed away at home, surrounded by family, on January 13, 2026, after a courageous multi-year battle with cancer. In her final days, she was with loved ones in East Haven, while family and friends across t...

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01/14/2026

Christina Goraieb, 19, of East Haven, passed away at home on January 12, 2026. Christina was born on August 25, 2006, alongside her beloved twin sister, to Cynthia Perillo and the late Anthony Goraieb, Jr. She was lovingly raised and cared for by her grandmother, Roberta Perillo, who played a centra...

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01/13/2026

Wesley L. “Wes” Jillson, 87 of East Haven, CT beloved companion of 35 years to Mary Ingram, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. Born at home in Hamden on October 6, 1938 in the middle of the famous “Hurricane of 1938” to the late Lee and Betty Jillson. Wes graduated from Hamden High School a...

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01/13/2026

Vincent “Jimmy” Cillo, 87, a lifelong resident of East Haven and beloved husband of 65 years to Maryann Geremia Cillo, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 20, 1938, Jimmy was the son of the late Vincent and Carmel Cillo.

He was the de...

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01/13/2026

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12/25/2025

🎄 Wishing You Peace This Christmas Season 🎄

At this time of year, we’re reminded how precious family, memories, and togetherness truly are. For many, the holidays bring joy — and for others, they can also bring moments of reflection and remembrance.

From our family to yours, we wish you comfort, peace, and gentle moments of hope this Christmas season. Please know that we are honored to walk beside our community, offering care, compassion, and support whenever it’s needed.

May the warmth of the season surround you and those you hold dear. 🤍

12/22/2025

George “Georgie” John Arida, Jr., born on August 24, 1953, in New Haven, Connecticut passed away peacefully on December 19, 2025, at home, with his beloved daughter Heather by his side. George was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Arida and George Arida, his brother, Francis Pinto, and his son,...

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12/04/2025

Doris E. Sullivan, 100, passed away peacefully on December 2nd, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Sullivan Sr.
Doris was born in Hartford on March 20th, 1925 to the late William and Jennie Champlin. She is survived by her son Bernard John (Beverly) Sullivan, her daughters Lori ...

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