Anthony Labagnara, 90, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of 69 years to Madeline Taneszio Labagnara. Anthony was born in New Haven on July 10, 1928 and was the son of the late Eugene and Marguerite Affinito Labagnara. He served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean War. Anthony was a carpenter all his life having worked for the Carpenter’s Union Local #215. He was very proud of building his own home and enjoyed watching old movies. Father of Patricia Gambardella (Andrew), Eugene and Joseph Labagnara, Linda Gleason (James). Father-in-law of Lucia Labagnara. Grandfather of Stefanie Savo (Dominic), Gabriel Gambardella (Patricia), Luke and Joshua Labagnara, Brandon Gleason (Bethany), Jordan Gleason (Christina) and Olyvia Gleason. Brother of Diane Menchetti (Nathan), Claudia Sortito and the late Laurine Vitali and Deacon Gene Labagnara. Brother-in-law of Carole Labagnara. Also survived by ten great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
The visiting hours will be Monday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 11:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
I met me and mrs labagnara about 5 years ago. I would always see the glow in both his eyes and his wife as they looked st each other. The love they shared was a true love that one doesn’t see or find in today’s world.
I would love to see him come into Giovanni’s for dinner several times a week with his straw top hat on and a smile that melted the hearts of anyone he came in contact with.
His beautiful warm smile and laughter will be missed by anyone who had the Honor to chat with both he his wife and family.!!i personally I will miss the joy on his face when he could come in sit down and nibble on his favorite crouton s while waiting for his burnt pizza or a special dinner .
linda, Jimmy and Family, Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with You and Your family.