Louis J. Maturo, 78, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the Smilow Cancer Hospital with his family by his side. He was the husband of 47 years to Carolyn Becker Maturo. Louis was born in New Haven on April 19, 1936; son of the late Luciano and Madeline Amendola Maturo; served his country faithfully for two years in the US Navy during the Korean War and for 32 years in the Seabees. He had worked as a dispatcher for the National Lumber Company for 45 years until his retirement. Louis was a member of the Johnson Duckpin Friday Night Bowling League; an avid UCONN Men & Women’s basketball and Boston Celtic fan. Father of James (Debra) Donnan and Lisa Donnan. Grandfather of Jaymes, Krysta & Tyler Donnan and Spenser Long. Brother of Christine Melillo, Joseph (Marion) Maturo and the late Albert Maturo and Carmel Cusano. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108 or the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
Our prayers are with your family. We are so sorry for your loss. We are here for you during this difficult time. With love from our family.
Mr. Maturo You will be missed. I will forever remember you allowing all of us kids in the neighborhood to come to your house and enjoy your pool, your man made chimney/grill, and the halloween party in your basement. And you coming to get Tipper, because he was loose and we all were in trees and on the jungle gym. I feel blessed to have gotten to have you in my life. My heart goes out to all of you, Mrs. Maturo, Jimmy, Lisa, Spencer, Debbie, Krysta Tyler and Jaymes.
My deepest sympathies go out to Carol and Lisa and Lou's entire family. I have fond memories of Lou and Carol coming to watch our softball games and cheering us on. I also enjoyed a working relationship with Lou, as my family has been a long time customer of National Lumber and always relied on Lou for his help and advice. My Dad especially liked Lou, and loved sharing jokes with him. Now Lou and my Dad can joke around in Heaven! Lou will be greatly missed!
Carolyn and family we are so sorry to hear of Louie's passing. Our love and prayers to you, Jimmy, Lisa, grandchildren and family.
Jim, Debbie, Jaymes, Krysta & Tyler,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are here for you in anyway that we can help.
Carolyn, Jim and Lisa: I am so sorry to hear of Louie's passing, he was always such a delight to talk to. I know how much you will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sad to here of Louie's passing. In my younger days at Jet Lanes I was lucky enough to work with Louie and become lifelong friends with not only his son, Jimmy but him as well. He was a tough as nails man with a huge heart of gold. My thoughts and prayers to Carolyn, Jimmy, Lisa and the rest of his family. Rest in peace , Louie.
so sorry to hear about Lou he was such a good and kind man to all. My condolences to all of the Maturo family.
Jim, Deb and the whole family our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you.
Our deepest sympathy to Carolyn, Jimmy and Lisa and their families. We have so many good memories of Lou from all the years. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Someday, we'll all meet again! God bless you.
Lisa, Spenser and family,
We just learned of your father's passing. We are so sorry for your loss. May your cherished memories carry you through your sorrow. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. With love,
Dianne, Lucy and Sophie Aquaro
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. Hold close all the wonderful memories.