Claudia C. Smith Palange, 70, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at her home. She was born in New Haven on December 19, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Susan Violet Paige Smith. Claudia enjoyed watching reality TV shows, a variety of snacks, love for animals and most of all spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. Mother of Jeremy Trotta and Tonya Palange. Grandmother of Cody Lunny, Tatiana and Anthony Palange. Great-grandmother of Jayvoni Rosario. Sister of Edward (Judy) Smith and the late Charles Smith, Diane Gaetano and Charlene Rogers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Private funeral services have been entrusted to The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.
Rest Easy Auntie 🙏🏻 I believe in a paradise that we can’t even begin to phantom- To my cousin Tonya and family my deepest condolences and we are all dealing with so much evil in the world 🌎 right now I can’t imagine how very devastating this was for you 💔 Please trust in our Lord and Savior JESUS to get you through this time and to give you all the strength you need to hold tight to each other 🥺
Hugs and 🙏🏻 Prayers for all – Lucille & Rick