Dr. John Michael Christoforo, 82, of North Haven and Davenport, FL passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Patricia Keefe Christoforo. Dr. John was born in New Haven on May 13, 1938 and was the son of the late John L. and Annette Palladino Christoforo. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Providence College and a Medical Degree from Georgetown University. After serving numerous years as Director of Emergency Services at St. Raphael’s Hospital in New Haven, he provided family and emergency services at the Village Medical Center, North Haven until his retirement. Dr. John loved landscaping, discussing matters of faith, playing piano, and swimming. Father of David Christoforo (Trish), Alice Stoeffler (Todd), Michael Christoforo (Linda) and John Christoforo (Maria). Grandfather of Stephen, Michael, Summer, Jake, Rafael and Claire Christoforo; John Patrick, Christina and Tara Stoeffler; Lola and Eli Christoforo. Brother of Rose Kenney, Janet Schmitt (Dan), Lucille Fusco and Mary Carroll. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The visiting hours will be Sunday, Nov. 1st from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Monday morning, Nov. 2nd at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian burial to be celebrated in St. Ambrose Parish at St. Augustine Church, 30 Caputo Road, North Branford at 10:00. (Masks and social distancing are required for all services.) Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Ambrose Parish.
A wonderful and compassionate doctor who cared for my mother-in-law, Catherine and her entire family for years. Our love and deepest sympathy to Alice and family. He will be missed.
So very sorry for your loss. John was a great doctor to my mother in law, Leo and I, and other members of our family. He was called both Doctor and Friend by our family. He is remembered with the fondest of memories. Our deepest sympathies to his wonderful family.
Pat I am so sorry for your loss. You will be held in prayer as you journey without the physical presence of you husband.
Dear Pat and Christoforo Family-
So very sorry to hear about Dr. John, he was such a wonderful man! Remember fondly being the lifeguard at your pool when he would have the ER staff (cousin Barbara Mendes Tinker worked for him then) over for some R&R.
Know that you are in our thoughts and hearts.
Kif Cawley
Dear Pat and family
I’m very sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Dr. John. He was kind, funny, and a great family historian of all things Christoforo. My first medical field job was at Village Medical thanks to him. He placed me on a path that has helped my career evolve to where it is today. I will always be grateful. RIP Dr. John.
Maria Hague