Deacon Louis J. Florio, 85, of Wallingford, formerly of Mill Road, North Haven for many years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Yale-New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael campus. He was the beloved husband of 37 years to the late Ann M. Attianese Florio. Deacon Florio was born in New Haven on June 10, 1933 and was the son of the late Victor and Anna Cappucci Florio. He had worked for the Marlin Company for over 45 years until his retirement. A Deacon since 1992, he served at St. Barnabas Church and later at St. Therese Church, North Haven for many years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, was a New York Yankee fan, covered the former New Haven Blades for the former Journal Courier, was the secretary/treasurer for the Andy Papero League, was a score keeper and publicist for various baseball and softball leagues in the area. Father of Lynda M. Florio, Michael L. Florio, Paul A. Florio and his wife Jennifer. Grandfather of Logan Florio. Brother of Victor Florio and his wife Gloria, and the late Carl βFlipβ Florio and Carmel VIschio.
The visiting hours will be Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Friday morning at 11:00. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
So sorry for your loss, remember the good times.
Lynda, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.β‘
We are so sorry about your dad. He was a really good person. We had many lively discussions about the Sox and Yanks.
Dear Lynda and familt. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Sending love, thoughts and prayers.
Lynda, so very sorry for your loss. May he be at peace with the angels in heaven. Thinking of you.
Be comforted as you reflect on the good times and memories you will always hold dear of your dad.
I went through Deacon formation with Lou. We all have fun during those years. We were ordained together June 13th 1992. Lou was a great man. My condolences to all his loved ones. May the peace Of Christ be with you. RIP Lou
Lynda, Paul and Mike – Iβm so sorry for your loss. Your dad always made me feel welcome and at home.
My dearest condolences goes out to the Florio family I was his home health aide he was a very nice man to work with he will truly be miss S.I.P. ππΎππΎππΎππΎππΎππΎ
Dear Victor, Gloria, Lynda, Michael, Paul and Florio family, Words alone cannot begin to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Lou, Your father and brother, leaves behind many wonderful memories which you will recall over the next few days in the company of family and friends. He still walks by your side every day and every time you think of him, he will always be there in your heart. Just know he is at peace with his family of angels and his wife Ann, for Heaven is now their home. They will always be in our prayers. May they rest in peace
We were so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. We are Eucharist Ministers at St Therese Church. We will always remember Deacon Lou for his kind words. We served with him almost every Easter vigil and I will always think of him singing as we processed in. Our deepest condolences. May he be in peace with the Lord.