Phyllis Valentino Sarsfield, 75, of East Haven, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 23, 2018 with her family by her side.  She was the beloved wife of 55 years to Vincent J. Sarsfield, Jr.  Phyllis was born in New Haven on December 20, 1942 and was the daughter of the late Clemente and Louise Piscitelli Valentino.  She volunteered at the Momauguin Elementary School and enjoyed cooking for family and friends.  Mother of Louise Lanouette, Donna (Robert) Quartiano, Vincent J. Sarsfield III and Marion Sarsfield.  Grandmother of Anthony and Gina Quartiano, Donald Lanouette III and Gabriella Lanouette.  Sister of Frances Mascola and the late Vincent and Carmine Valentino.  Sister-in-law of Elizabeth Valentino and the late RoseAnn Valentino and Salvatore Mascola.  Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 8:45.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 9:30.  Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 5 to 8 pm.