Death Notices From East Haven: Sept. 26 to Nov. 9, 2026

EAST HAVEN, CT — Here are the recent death notices from East Haven.

Joann E. "JoJo" Esposito, 78, of East Haven, died Oct. 31 at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven, she owned and operated JoJo's Pizzeria and Cafe in New Haven for many years.

George Rosario, 61, of East Haven, died Oct. 27 at Apple Rehab Laurel Woods after a long illness. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Michael John Santarcangelo Jr., 87, of East Haven, died Oct. 25 at home. Born in New Haven, he served in the Air Force until 1963. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Rolli Santarcangelo.

Jeffrey Heath, 74, of East Haven, died Oct. 24 at Apple Rehab. He was born in Bristol.

Jeffrey C. Wilson, 62, of East Haven, died Oct. 22 at home. Born in Exeter, N.H., he is survived by his wife, Dawn Carboni, and three children.

Giuseppina Avallone LaFragola, 93, of East Haven, died Oct. 22. She was married for 57 years to Mario LaFragola, who died before her.

Edward Cyril Ahern, 66, of East Haven, died Oct. 14 at Yale New Haven's Smilow Cancer Hospital. He was born in New Haven.

Alphonse "Al" Speringo, 93, of East Haven, died Sept. 29 at the St. Raphael campus of Yale New Haven Hospital. A member of Notre Dame High School's second graduating class, he graduated from Quinnipiac College.