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08/15/2024 03:59 PM

Kaili Saccavino


Kaili Saccavino, 42, of East Haven, formerly of Branford, passed away Aug. 10, 2024. She was born May 8, 1982, in New Haven to James Saccavino Jr. and Joanna (Torello) Patterson. Kaili is survived by her father, James Saccavino (Jill) of Branford, and Joanna (Torello) Patterson (Robert) of Port St. Lucie, Florida, and a stepsister, Toni Dutka of Branford. She is also survived by her uncle, Fred Saccavino (Mike) of Bristol, and aunt, Cheryl Saccavino of Branford, and a cousin, Crystal Saccavino, of West Warwick, Rhode Island. She also leaves her partner, Jason Hollingsworth of Branford. Kaili is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, James Sr. and JoAnn (Acampora) Saccavino, and maternal grandparents, John Sr. and Ann (Koelle) Torello, and an uncle, John Torello Jr.

Kaili graduated from Branford High and attained a culinary degree from the Center for Culinary Arts. Currently she worked as a self-employed bookkeeper and QuickBooks pro advisor. Kaili’s happiest times were watching her beloved NY Giants, even in bad years, attending Dave Mathews concerts, and going to see KC and the Sunshine Band with her mom. She also enjoyed camping with best friends, Aaron and Sammi. Wednesday date night with her dad was always special to her. She also loved her “Aunt” Liz and Gig. She loved Christmas and dressing up for Halloween. Mostly, she loved her bulldogs, Frankie, Shea, and Strahan.

Family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, in the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Burial will be at a later date in Center Cemetery in Branford.