John D. Zullo, 84, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 with his family by his side at St. Raphael campus/Yale New Haven.  He was the beloved husband of Alice M. Rosa Zullo.  John was born in New Haven on October 10, 1931; son of the late Alfred J. and Rose Iovene Zullo. In his earlier years John was a painter for Joseph Cohn and Son before owning his own business, Zullo and Zullo Painting.  Later John became a realtor and part owner of the Sun Agency and was the owner of Naborhood Store for groceries.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, San Salvador Counsel #1.   Father of Noella (Thomas) Rhone, Cynthia (Frank) Bertuca, John M. (Dawn) Zullo, Theresa (William) Marino, Matthew (Lorraine) Zullo, Dominic Zullo and Zachary Robbins formerly Alfred J. Zullo. Brother of Genevieve DiMauro, Christine Criscuolo and the late Alfred J. Zullo.   Also survived by nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 

His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Saturday morning at 9:30.  Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 9:30 am.  A Mass of Christian burial will follow in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00.  Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to a charity of one’s choice.