Clara Cusano (Esposito), 93, of Hamden passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at her home of 68 years with family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Louis Cusano Jr. for 65 years. Clara was born in New Haven on October 8, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Bonaventura and Maria Ferrigno Esposito. A graduate of Larson College, she was a financial officer at Neighborhood Music School for 20 years. She enjoyed traveling with her loving husband and her greatest passion was spending time with her family, whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Andrea Esposito (Ronald) and Louis Cusano. Grandmother of Amanda Sausa (Marc), Michael Esposito (Maria), Alexandra and Tyler Cusano. Great grandmother of Jackson and Gabriella Sausa. She is predeceased by one brothers and two sisters.
Her funeral procession will leave The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Tuesday morning, June 21st at 10:30. Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church /St. Paul VI Parish, Hamden at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
Rest in peace sweet lady. You will be missed, So sorry for your loss, she was such a bright light! Sending my love and condolences to you all. ♥
Sending condolences and love to your families. She was one of the sweetest person I ever met.
Wishing her much rest and peace.💔❤️💔❤️
I remember Clara very well. She was a happy part of my growing up with Nancy in the 1950’s and 60’s. My condolences to all of you.
I’m sorry for the loss of your mother. I have many happy memories of time spent with her and your family growing up.
Dear cousins, I am so sorry to learn of Clara’s passing. I just saw her obituary this afternoon and I am so saddened. She was such a lovely lady and a favorite of mine out of all our cousins. We used to meet in Stop and Shop in North Haven all the time and sometimes we went out to lunch. She had such a wonderful smile. I will miss her.
Love, Pam Parrella