Angelo Raccio, 99, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 70 years to the late Anne Brasile Raccio. Angelo served his country faithfully in the US Navy during World War II. He was a crew member on both the USS Savanah from 1942 and 1943 and the USS Vicksburg from 1943 to 1946 until he was discharged. Angelo proudly continued to attend all the reunions for the USS Vicksburg throughout the country. He often shared the story how the USS Savanah was severely damaged in the invasion of Italy when the ship was hit with a radio-controlled bomb and still stayed afloat. After his time in the military Angelo worked as a crane operating engineer for Local 478 and later for Metro North as a Conrail crane operator until his retirement. During his time as a crane operator, he worked on the former Quinnipiac River Bridge (Q Bridge) and two Millstone Nuclear Power Plants. He was a member of the American Legion Post 76 in North Haven and the US Naval Sailor Cruiser Association. Angelo enjoyed working in his yard, especially in his enormous garden, playing cards especially Floater and most of all his many trips to the casino. Beloved father of Diane Forth Raccio (David Tanguay), Stephen A. Raccio (Elaine), and Barbara Kovacs (Gregory). Loving grandfather of Meagan (Gareth), Michael (Ani), Stephen (Rachel), Amanda, Daniel (Charleen), Lindsay (Evan), Justin (Erin), Keristen (Shawn), Kristen, and Peter. Brother of Nicholas Raccio, Joanne Broga, and the late Sylvia Borelli, Mary Martine, and Alfred Raccio. Also survived by five great-grandchildren, many nieces, and nephews.
The visiting hours will be on Friday, March 31st from 4 to 7 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Saturday morning, April 1st at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service with full military honors immediately following in All Saints Cemetery.
To The Raccio Family,
My deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you.
What a beautiful history. Life very well lived and very loved.
Know the the angels are watching over all of you and the Dear Lord has his arms wrapped around you and will comfort you at this very difficult time.
I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Bless you Today, Tomorrow, and Always.
To Barbara and family, I’m sorry I won’t be able to attend your father’s funeral as I will be out of town. I want to say again how sorry I am for your loss. You were lucky to have him with you for such a long time and he had such a good and interesting life. I’m sure your memories of him will be a comfort to you.
Amazing man! One of the Greatest Generation, they’ll never be another like him! RIP Mr. Raccio you and the Love of your Life are rejoined, picture the two of them together again, never to be separated again.
Barbara, Diane and Stephen there are no words to express other than:Sorry for the passing of your beloved Dad.💔💔💔 Memories are Eternal!!! Surely you All have many to Cherish . Your in our Thoughts and 🙏🏻 at this Most Difficult time. Love Cuz John and Joan Kovach
Angelo was someone I dearly loved. I met him as a little girl at the Italian American club with my dad at the Italian American Club.We all went to St.Theresa’s Church every Sunday.He was someone I admired and respected.He loved his wife and family.He worked hard and enjoyed his life. I am so grateful and feel blessed to have known him . I pray he is at peace and with his loved ones in Heaven.God Bless You Angelo❤️
Angelo was someone I dearly loved. I met him as a little girl at the Italian American club with my dad at the Italian American Club.We all went to St.Theresa’s Church every Sunday.He was someone I admired and respected.He loved his wife and family.He worked hard and enjoyed his life. I am so grateful and feel blessed to have known him . I pray he is at peace and with his loved ones in Heaven.God Bless You Angelo❤️
My deepest sympathy to Stephen ,Diane and Barbra and their families .
“Fair Winds and Following Seas”, Uncle Angelo. May your eternal paradise with our Father and Aunt Anne, be one for the ages. Godspeed and sending love and continued prayers of strength to the family.
My deepest sympathy to you Steve and family. Sounded like quite a guy…a full & satisfying life I’d say…
Angelo was always a pleasure to see because he was a positive , happy man . He had a full life with much to be proud of. May he rest in peace and live on in loved one’s memories