Alan R. Spano, 78, of North Haven, formerly of Fairfield, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 45 years to Maryjane Sansone Spano. Alan was born in Bridgeport on July 11, 1945, and was the son of the late Ernest and Mildred Judson Spano.

He was the devoted father of Amy Milligan (Ryan) and Robert Spano; loving grandfather of Benjamin and Ryleigh Milligan; dedicated brother of Linda Sisko (Joseph) and Vincent Spano (Judy); and proud godfather of Douglas Sisko (Rosanne).

Alan worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 40 years, retiring as a clerk. He was fiercely protective of his loved ones well-being and would never show up anywhere empty-handed; always offering a smile, food, and good conversation. He enjoyed singing in the choir when he was young, watching Hallmark, Lifetime, and the Food Network in retirement, observing the always changing seasons, adventuring to the casino, and most of all, being “Papa Al” and spending time with his grandchildren whom he loved unconditionally.

The visiting hours were on April 3 at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family in St. John’s Cemetery, Stamford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929. www.northhavenfuneral.com.