Louis G. Onofrio, 78, of North Haven, formerly of Branford, passed peacefully on Sunday, August 29th, 2021, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 28 years to Lori DelGreco Onofrio and father of Gabrielle Onofrio. Louis was born in New Haven on September 11, 1942, and was the son of the late Nicholas B. Onofrio, Sr. and Vincenza DePalma Onofrio. A 1960 graduate of Wilbur Cross High School, he later served his country faithfully in the US Marine Corp from 1960 to 1964. Louis had worked for Echlin‘s (formerly in Branford), the U.S. Postal Service, was a laborer for 15 ½ years with the Laborers Union Local #455 and was an Operating Engineer with the Local #478 for 35 years. He was a member of the Pine Grove Men’s Club, the Branford Italian-American Club, was an active retiree of Local #478 previously holding office as Recording and Corresponding Secretary. Louis was a member of the Columbus Day Parade Committee, the St. Catello Society, was a mentor for the Branford School System for 13 years where he was honored as “Branford’s Youth Mentor of the Year” in 2011. He also volunteered as a driver for the CT Hospice. Father of Maria Carbone, and Deborah (Jeff) Bracale. Grandfather of Jeffery and Nicholas Bracale, Michael Carbone. Brother of Nicholas B. Onofrio, Jr. and his wife Lena, and the late Dominic L. Onofrio. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all the doctors, nurses, and staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering for the excellent care and comfort they provided.
The visiting hours will be Thursday, Sept. 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Friday morning, Sept. 3rd at 10:00. Military honors will be rendered in front of the church immediately following the mass. At the family’s request, please comply with the CDC recommendation that if you are not fully vaccinated masks must be worn for visiting hours and church services, thank you. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929. Interment will be private in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown at the convenience of the family.
To Nick and the entire Onofrio Family, my prayers are with the Onofrio Family, he will be missed by everyone who knew him, may he rest in peace.
Love & Miss already my brother & friend. Soon you will be with Dominic in a better place . God 🙏 Bless you both . RIP Louie 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Our deepest condolences to the Onofrio family… A great man and friend! We will miss your laugh and stories, Louie. May you rest in peace…
Louie words cannot express the loss I feel, we had 30 years of absolute bliss! You’ve made me the happiest woman in the world. I will see you again and will miss you every second of every day until that day happens! Thank you for loving me the way you did! Forever in my heart, I love you so very much! Your wife xoxoxo
Louie you married my best friend of 37 yrs.You were Amzing husband and best friend to her.You gave her a amazing daughter who loves you both so so so much.I will always see your smile when I think about you.RIP to my friend.I will always be there for your wife.
Nick, Lena and family,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family. May Louis R.I.P.
With Love,
My prayers to Lou and the Onifrio Family. He will be missed
Lori, I wish I could take your sadness and pain away. I have never not seen you without a smile on your face and this just breaks my heart. Hugs to you and your family. I love you friend. 💝