Joseph Peter “Buster” Falcigno, 84, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Yale New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael’s campus. The beloved husband of Marion Eadvito Falcigno, he was born in New Haven, CT to Peter Joseph Falcigno and Josephine Tangredi Falcigno. As a young man, he was an avid golfer and played basketball and baseball. Like his father, Buster was a barber by trade. He also worked as a printer in Simkins Industries in New Haven until his retirement when he managed the snack bar at Montowese baseball park for many years. He loved his family, his home and yard in Montowese, where he cheered for the New York Yankees, UConn Women’s Basketball and enjoyed following all sports. Buster was a Veteran of the Korean War. Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Gina Falcigno, Jodi Rooney, Peter Falcigno and Michael Falcigno; his grandchildren, Ty Joseph Rooney, Emerson Rooney, Nicolas Falcigno and Luciana Falcigno; and his sisters and brothers-in-law, Susan and Dennis Gaetano and Arlene and George McKee.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday, May 23rd, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Catholic parlor service will be conducted at 12:00 PM. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Haven Professional Firefighters Charitable Association, PO Box 191, North Haven, CT 06473.
Jamie and I send our deepest sympathies to Buster’s family. We are very sorry for your loss.
So very sorry to learn of Buster’s passing. So many great memories with him in the shack. He always brought a smile to your face. Rest in peace my friend. Condolences and prayers to the family.
Gina: Our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your Father. We are keeping him, you, and your family in our prayers. May he rest in peace. Fran & Joe Mulligan
My condolences on the passing of your father.
Ken.
Our VCH, Veterans Coffee House meets monthly at the Wallingford and Cheshire Senior Center which not only gives our Vets the chance to socialize but also take part in enjoying a guest speaker which are related to military topics. We were founded in 2017 by Mark Halliday and Robert Boucher. Our Veterans are an exceptional group and our intention is to bring together to socialize, offer assistance and support. We can be contacted at the Wallingford Senior Center.
At this very difficult time, our group would like to honor the loss of Joseph Falcigno as a fallen brother. Our military Veterans send out their heartfelt condolences to the Falcigno family and friends. As an Army Veteran, he had joined an elite group of honorable men and women and our Country will forever be in his debt.