Elmer S. Tomaselli Obituary

Name: Funeral service
Start: 2025-05-20T14:00:00
End: 2025-05-20T14:00:00
Location: Our Lady of Pompeii Church

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Elmer S. Tomaselli of East Haven, Connecticut, who passed away at the age of 96, on May 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Elmer may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his wife Mary Fusco Tomaselli; his brothers, Vito, Rocco and Angelo (Arthur Tomaselli); and his parents, Sebastian Tomaselli and Caroline Girasuolo Tomaselli.

He is survived by: his children, Kathy Tomaselli (Annie Graziano) of East Haven and Armand Tomaselli (Keith Davis) of Provincetown, MA.; his sister Eleanor Bosco (Christine DeNuzzo) of South Carolina; and his close friend Irene LaTorraca of East Haven. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at http://www.stjude.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Porto Funeral Homes

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May 14, 2025

JoAnn DeFosche wrote a sympathy message

“Uncle Elmer lit up every room he entered. He will be sorely missed. I know the most beautiful woman I've ever met, inside and out was there to greet her Love and his Love of theirs lives. My deepest condolences to Armand, Keith, Kathy. Annie Auntie Eleanor and the rest of his loving family. Love you all. Give Uncle Artie the biggest hug from me and Ricky, also Uncle Angie, Rocco, Muzzie Bear all our love. Cousin JoAnn & Little Ricky”

May 14, 2025

Robin Rene wrote a sympathy message

“In loving memory of Elmer S. Tomaselli, Someone so special will not be forgotten. Even though we only knew each other for a short time, Elmer left a lasting impression on me. His warmth and kindness made a meaningful impact that I will never forget. I am deeply sorry for your loss and my heart goes out to you and your family during this time.”

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Our Lady of Pompeii Church
355 Foxon Rd, East Haven, CT 06513

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