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Alfred Tonto

Alfred Tonto, 94, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Oct. 28 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to the late Angelina “Angie” Onofrio Tonto.

Alfred was born in New Haven on March 31, 1928, the son of the late Anthony and Maria Angellini Tonto. He served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Alfred had worked for Finast Foods for 40 years and at Stop & Shop for 25 years until his retirement.

Al and Angie enjoyed taking frequent trips to the casino. Al also enjoyed playing cards, going to the North Haven Green on Tuesday evenings in the summer for the concerts, and really enjoyed seeing Paul Anka and Tony Orlando with his daughter. A devoted New York Yankees and New York Giants fan, Al was dedicated to his family who he loved unconditionally and, along with his daughter and son-in-law, was a very big part of the upbringing of his grandchildren.

Father of Donna Conte; father-in-law of Peter Conte, Sr.; grandfather of Peter Conte, Jr. and Christopher Conte. Predeceased by two brothers and two sisters.

The visiting hours on Nov. 2 at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated Nov. 3 in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven. Interment with full military honors followed in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489 or the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Ave. Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001.www.northhavenfuneral.com.