Paul Vincent Marando, 25, of North Haven, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013, at his home. Born in New Haven on February 6, 1988; son of Rocco and Laura Marando of North Haven. Grandson of Catherine Marando of Bayside, NY, Irene Grous of North Haven and the late Vincent Marando and John Grous, Sr. Paul was a law student at Quinnipiac University and had completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Connecticut. He was an avid New York Yankees fan. He loved playing baseball, the piano and listening to Billy Joel and Paul McCartney. He also loved discussing politics and law and had several good friends that he would share his interests with. Most of all he loved his family; his family was the most important thing in his life. Brother of Christie Irene Marando and John Garrett Marando both of North Haven. Nephew of John Grous, Jr. MD of Hopedale, MA, William (Nicole) Grous of Olympia, WA, Susan Marando of Bayside, NY, Joseph V. Marando and Rosemarie Marando both of New York, NY. Cousin of Daniella, Vincent and Victoria Marando all of New York.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet directly at St. Francis Cabrini Church Monday morning at 11:00 for a mass of Christian burial and to attend committal services immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Institute for Stuttering, 27 W 20th Street, Suite 1203 New York, NY 10011. The North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, has been entrusted with the arrangements.