Louis G. Conte, 96, formerly of Hamden and Cheshire, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of 61 years to the late Ann R. Vernacotola Conte. Louis was born in New Haven on June 12, 1921 and was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Amore Conte.  He served his country faithfully in the US Navy during WW II.  Louis had worked for Gannett Outdoor Advertising, New Haven for over 25 years retiring as a Production Manager.  Father of Patricia (Louis) Melillo and Laureen Prota.  Grandfather of Christopher Melillo, Steven (Michelle) Melillo, Tricia (Frank) Bevilacqua and Joseph (Michele) Prota.  Great-Grandfather of Giovanni, Joseph and Mia Bevilacqua, Alex and Logan Melillo, Robert Prota.  Predeceased by brothers James and David Conte, sisters Rae DeLucia, Lillian Bottino and Julia Marchetto. Also survived by his brohter-in-law Henry Vernacotola.

His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Tuesday  morning at 10:30.  Family and friends may call from 8:30 to 10:15. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Michael Church, New Haven at 11:00.  Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.