It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Raianna. Raianna Maria Perez, 27, of Baltic, passed away on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at her home.  She was born on December 16, 1994, to parents Benjamin Perez and Patricia DeNardi, in Middletown, CT.  Along with her parents, she is survived by loving sisters Krista Ematrudo (Tyler Long), Nicole Ematrudo-Howard (Sean),Marissa Ematrudo (Joey Sagnella) And Stephanie Perez. She also leaves behind a niece, Aria Sagnella, and four nephews, Christopher and Nicholas Howard, and Gabriel and Zavier Ortiz whom she all adored dearly. Raianna was a very gifted artist with many talents who enjoyed music, going to festivals and concerts, and singing. She was a huge animal lover and had many pets throughout her life, but absolutely cherished her cat, Grace. Raianna made friends everywhere she went, loved to uplift others and was an overall “free spirit.” You knew Raianna was around because you could hear her infectious laugh, and her eclectic fashion sense made her stand out in a crowd. She was always willing to do anything for anyone and was truly a beautiful soul who will be deeply missed by her family and many friends.Raianna was predeceased by her maternal grandparents Vito and Bernice DeNardi, formerly of New Haven, CT.

The visiting hours will be on Monday, January 3rd at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue from 4 to 8 PM.  A service will take place in the funeral home at 8PM.  Family and friends are invited to meet directly at the office of All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Tuesday morning at 11:30 am and will follow in procession to the graveside for a committal service at 12:00 PM. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Raianna’s name to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).