Santino Antonio DeDona, age 47, of North Haven, CT passed away suddenly at Harbor Village, New London, CT on Friday, October 13th, 2023, after a long illness. Born on May 13th, 1976 he was the beloved son of Antonio and Iva DeDona. Grandson of the late Armando & Theresa DeDona and the late Gordon & Janice Hazen. Godson of Deborah Venetianer and the late Frank DeDona. San served in the US Coast Guard for four years on the Barque Eagle, where he sailed to many faraway places. San loved the ocean and traveling to Australia, Italy, Germany, London to name a few, and had a love of all animals, especially his dog Monty. He and his dad were avid New York Jets and New York Yankees fans. San worked as a Project Manager for many years in New York City. A very spirited person that would do whatever he could for anyone in need and was always there for you. Flowers for mom, Jets or Yankee games for dad, he never forgot us. San was taken too soon; he still had a lot to do and see. We are so proud to have had San for 47 years. Our light has now gone out.
Our family would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the nurses and staff at Harbor Village for the excellent care, comfort and kindness they provided for San over the past four years. Thank you to all of our special friends who shared their love and support during this difficult time.
A Celebration of San’s Life will be held at a later time.
This is extremely heartbreaking to hear. San was one of a kind and we had a good time working together and hanging out when he lived in Stony Creek, CT. Sorry to say we lost touch over the years. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and anyone that knew him.
This is very sad to hear. Me and San worked together on the Tow Boats, we hung out and had a lot of laughs together. San was certainly one of a kind!
You will be missed my friend!
To his family, I am VERY sorry for your loss.