Louis Donarumo, 88, of Northford passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the husband of the late Phyllis E. Gambardella Donarumo. Louis was born in New Haven on July 17, 1926; son of the late Catello and Madeline Camera Donarumo; served his country faithfully in the US Navy during WW II and moved to Northford in 1966. He had worked for the Whitney Blake Wire Company in Hamden and later was the owner and operator of Burn’s Café. Louis was a member of the Owl’s Social Club and enjoyed his frequent trips to the casinos. Father of Louis V. Donarumo (Rosina) and Deborah Lombardi (Salvatore). Grandfather of Louis V. Donarumo, Jr., Nicholas J. and Michael C. Donarumo. Brother of Vincent Donarumo and the late Catello, John, Joseph and Frank Donarumo.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 6 pm.
We will always remember "Uncle Louie" as a kind, happy, loving member of our family. We are so saddened by his passing but comforted by the fact that he enjoyed a long life with his friends and family. There is a saying that "your best friend is the person who brings out your best self". Uncle Louie always brought out the best self in all of us. Rest in peace.
With deepest sympathy Debbie your Dad was a great man sorry for your Loss love you John Corinne Jason Justin
Debbie & Lou: Uncle Louie can never be replaced; he was a one-of-a-kind!! I am so thankful for the memories of him and the love and laughter he brought to our family. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you must feel in losing him but I hope you find peace in knowing he is truly at peace and now with those whom he loved dearly. His spirit lives in both of you in so many wonderful and unique ways (not just the beak!!!). We wish we were there with you and hope you know that you are in our prayers, thoughts and hearts!
Much love to you both: Dustin & Tracey
Dear Lou, Debbie and family my condolences and sympathy to you and your family I remember your dad from many years ago him and your beautiful mother were very dear fruends of my mom and dadsPop)may he Rest in Peace