Henry Vernacotola, 92, of Cheshire, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 11th, 2023. Born in New Haven on July 29th, 1930, he was the son of the late Alfred and Laurina Santoro Vernacotola.  Henry served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean War and had worked for Pratt & Whitney for many years until his retirement. He is survived by his nieces Patricia Melillo (Louis) and Laureen Prota, nephews Richard Maturo and Paul Maturo (Cindy), 7 great nieces & nephews, 8 great-great nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his sisters Ann Conte & Mary Maturo, and his brother Salvatore Vernacotola.

Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Thursday morning, Feb. 16th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial. There will be no visiting hours and the interment will be private.