Doreen Deana Dominica Dahlberg Costanzo of Branford entered eternal peace on Monday, August 29, 2022, at her home surrounded by the love of her husband Paul, son James, sisters Diane and Donna, sister-in-law of Maria and many loving friends. She was 57. Doreen came into this world in New Haven on Friday, October 29, 1964. Doreen was the co-owner, along with her husband Paul of, By The Sea Day Spa, in Branford. Beyond Doreen’s dedication to her business, she enjoyed the loving company of her childhood friends and two sisters. She loved many adventures to St John USVI and Nantucket Island. She was an avid reader, her knowledge of U.S. History, Fashion, Home Decor, Self-Care, Theater and Music were among the topics she most delightfully shared. Doreen leaves behind her beloved husband Paul James Costanzo, son, James Aaron Costanzo, her sisters Diane Worrest, late husband Ted and their son Allen, Donna Richmond her husband Bill and her son Alex Fiorentino, brother-in-law Saverio Costanzo, and her sister-in-law Maria Costanzo Marley and husband Evan Marley (Nantucket Island). She is preceded by her parents Donald K. Dahlberg and Emily Allen Dalhlberg. Along with her many loving childhood friends of North Haven Connecticut, she leaves behind the love and respect of the women who were dedicated to her vision at By the Sea. Her love, kindness, wit, sarcasm and friendship she gave to everyone her entire life will never be forgotten. Doreen fought a fierce and brave 13-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Please consider contributions to Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer Research rather than flowers.
The visiting hours will be Thursday morning, Sept. 1st from 10:00 to 11:30 at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, A Mass of Christian burial will follow in St Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven at 12 noon. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Doreen that radiant smile of yours will never be forgotten. You always lit up the room with your love and good energy. What an amazing, gentle hearted and kind soul you are. May you watch over your loved ones and know how much we love you.
My deepest condolences to your entire family. You are a blessing and now you are an Angel with Fabulous wings. Rest peacefully ❤️
Dear Paul and James and her Loving 🥰 Family – Remember she will always be by your side holding your hand and giving you comfort. So sorry and may God give you the strength these most difficult days.
Dear Paul
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. I used to work with your beautiful mom Lucy years ago at Southern New England ENT.
To the Costanzo Family,
I am so saddened to hear the passing of Doreen. I 1st met her years ago as my massage therapist. We just connected & shared so many laughs. She was kind,Funny & so loving. Just one of a kind. She always had an up beat attitude with her illness. My deepest sympathy to all. She will be missed RIP Doreen you will be missed
I am so devastated to hear of Doreen’s passing, we were childhood friends. I have countless memories with Doreen growing up and the entire Dahlberg family on Thorpe Street in our home town of North Haven. I am so glad that I was a part of Doreen’s life and had a chance to see her some time ago to reminisce about the great memories that we had together growing up. I will always remember Doreen for her beautiful smile, contagious laugh, and all the love you felt when you were around her.
My deepest and most sincere condolences to the Dahlberg and Constanzo families.
Lucy Tomaso (Anastasio)