Raffaele DiFonzo, 88, of Wallingford passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2015 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Antonietta Esposito DiFonzo. Raffaele was born in Calvisi, Province of Caserta, Italy on January 19, 1927; son of the late Agostino and Serafina DiChello DiFonzo; had worked as a Mason for the Blakeslee Prestress Company for many years; loved gardening, making wine, fishing, playing cards but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his loving family and friends. Father of Agostino DiFonzo, Silverio DiFonzo, Ivana Pasquale, Angela Cottle and Raffaele (Kristin) DiFonzo. Brother of Ida, Lina and Tullio DiFonzo, and the late Angelina Ballarino. Grandfather of Crystal, Patrick, Sara, Angela, Bianca, Raffaele III, Erika, Samantha, Antonietta, Kevin, Jr. and Marissa. Also survived by 3 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 9:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in The Most Holy Trinity Church at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Monday from 5 to 8 pm.
I'm sorry and deeply sadden for the loss of my uncle Raffaele, he was a great man.I wish I could be there with everyone, but in my absent know that im praying for the family and friends who will miss this great man, sending my love and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. God be with you.
To all DiFonzo family members… My sincere,deep condolence in this most difficult time. I had the pleasure of having met your pop back when y'all lived on State St. While I was so generously invited to dinner by moms; your father "proudly" showed off his vines of grapes. He then proceeded to show how his grapes were transformed into his precious vino :))
A fine man and great family… again my condolences folks.
Sincerely,
Marty n Oakley
I'm very saddened to hear of raffaeles passing my deepest condolences to his family.
So sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy and Condolences to the family of Raffaele DiFonzo. I had the privilege and honor to know my father-in-law for over 25 years. He was a very special person. My heart goes out to his wife, Antoinetta DiFonzo, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sorry for your loss.
Our deepest condolences to the entire DiFonzo family. Raffaele always has, and always will hold a special place in our hearts.
God Bless,
Armando, Maria, Josephine, Joanne and Camilla
My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family as we go through this difficult time together.
I am sorry for your loss. Know that you're always in my thoughts.
Even if we are far, the love we feel for you and your wonderful family is immense. Dear zio, we will miss your happiness, humor and your kindness. We will miss the italian taste for which you were proud. It was a pity not to have had him close in life. You are and you will be in our heart forever. We love you and we pray for you.
Peppino e Franca, Monica e Pietro e Edoardo, Daniela e Albino e Mariachiara e Francesco.
Anche se siamo distanti l’amore che proviamo per te e la tua meravigliosa famiglia è immenso. Caro zio, ci mancherà la tua allegria, la tua ironia e la tua bontà d’animo. Ci mancherà il tuo essere italiano che tanto ti rendeva fiero. E’ stato un peccato non aver potuto condividere l’intera vita con te. Sei e resterai per sempre nei nostri cuori.
Ti amiamo e pregheremo per te.
Peppino e Franca, Monica e Pietro e Edoardo, Daniela e Albino e Mariachiara e Francesco.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Dear Ralph, Kristin, Mrs. Difonzo, and family,
I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Difonzo and know that I am praying for all of you during these days. May he share the peace that he now experiences, with all of you.
Sr. Mary Jane