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Margaret E. Chiaraluce

Margaret E. Chiaraluce, 61, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, at Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the beloved wife of David R. Chiaraluce for 31 years. Margaret was born in New Haven on May 4, 1961, the daughter of Anna Coppola Papa and the late Joseph C. Papa, Sr.

She graduated from Southern Connecticut State College with a bachelor’s degree and worked for the U.S. Postal Service at both the Main and Mt. Carmel offices for 38 years. Margaret loved her dogs, Buddy and Katie, and watching the UConn women’s basketball games. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family, especially with her son, Eric.

Mother of Eric D. Chiaraluce; sister of Carol A. Degley and Joseph C. (Nancy) Papa, Jr. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and close friends.

The visiting hours were on Feb. 5 at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to an animal charity of one’s choice.

www.northhavenfuneral.com.