Lucille Decker Tuttle, 84, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Yale New Haven Hospital with her loving husband and family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of 61 years to Raymond Tuttle.  Lucille was born in New Haven on May 5, 1939, and was the daughter of the late Charles and Rita Vincellette Decker.  She had worked for SNET as a manager for many years until her retirement.  Lucille enjoyed trips to the casino, especially to Las Vegas when visiting her sister.  She took many photographs and was unofficially known as the family photographer.  Lucille enjoyed taking care of her family, but caring for little babies was one of her favorite tasks.  She was known to many as “Auntie” and will be missed by all.  Beloved sister of Marje DelVecchio and the late Audrey, Charles Jr., William Decker and Gloria Hanks.  Sister-in-law of Ina Decker, Gail and John Petrillo, Jr. Loving aunt of Donna, Robert (Valerie) Petrillo, Wilma Sherburne, Lucille Woodroof and George Hanks, Jr.  Also survived by many great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. 

The visiting hours will be Saturday morning, October 21st from 10:00 to 11:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.  A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.