West Haven Funeral Home

11/22/2025

In addition to bereavement services for the families we serve, we offer "A Year of Daily Grief Support" at no cost via email, as well as helpful grief support links on our website, https://www.westhavenfuneral.com/grief-support.

11/20/2025

National Children's Grief Awareness Day, observed on November 20th each year, is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of grief on children and emphasizing the importance of providing them with support and compassion. People can participate by wearing blue, the official color, and by finding ways to educate, equip, and honor grieving children.

Created in 2008 by the Highmark Caring Place, A Center for Grieving Children, Adolescents and Their Families, and since recognized by organizations around the world, Children's Grief Awareness Day is observed every year on the third Thursday in November (the Thursday before the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving). This time of year is a particularly appropriate time to support grieving children because the holiday season is often an especially difficult time after a death.
https://www.childrensgriefawarenessday.org/cgad2/participate/index.shtml

This section contains materials or electronic files that you can use to spread the word about grieving children and the activities you're planning for Children's Grief Awareness Day.

11/19/2025

Jean Scionti Rourke, of Sarasota, FL, and West Haven, entered into rest on November 8, 2025, the day before her 96th birthday. She lived most of her life in West Haven and spent several years living in Florida in the winter months before permanently moving to Sarasota in 2019. Jean was employed at the City of West Haven Tax Office and then worked as a Bookkeeper for ChemTech for many years.

In her earlier years, she enjoyed square dancing with the West Haven Square Dance Club and going on cruises through the Caribbean with her husband and friends. Later in life, Jean enjoyed the Florida sunshine, her cat Buddy, visits with her caretaker Lori, and participating in the activities at Sarasota Bay Club Inn and Central Park II. Throughout her life, Jean always enjoyed watching and playing along with television game shows – especially Wheel of Fortune – and playing games with friends, including Pinnacle and Rummikub.

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11/18/2025

Michael J. Quinn, 55, of West Haven, died peacefully on November 16, 2025, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. A graduate of Gateway Community College, Michael worked for Philips Electronics of Wallingford as a Biomedical Engineer for many years. He was employed as a Technical Engineer with Honeywell in Northford until the time of his death.
Michael enjoyed bowling, watching football, and spending time with his cats Linus and Leo. Kind, calm, and helpful to everyone, he was happiest when sharing activities with his family. He was a wonderful role model for his nephews. Michael is deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

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11/14/2025

Ronald W. Fabian, Jr., 79, of West Haven passed away on November 8, 2025. Mr. Fabian honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Following his military service, he was known for his skill as a handyman and had a lifelong passion for music, which brought him great joy.

May Ronald rest in eternal peace, reunited with his loved ones who preceded him in death.

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11/14/2025

Saturday, November 15, 2025 10:00am-3:00pm - Mackrille Merriment Festival at Mackrille Elementary School

11/11/2025

11/07/2025

While still a teenager, Max started working in textiles for Marzotto to support his family during the hardships of WWII. At 18 years old he was drafted into the Italian Army (Autieri d’Italia) and was stationed in Salerno, which ignited his affinity for the people of southern Italy whom he saw as warm and compassionate. Max’s spare time was spent hiking in the Dolomites with his cousins and friends; playing violin in an orchestra; and teaching music. Max left his homeland of Italy for a better life in Caracas, Venezuela, where he met the love of his life, Flora Fortini.

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11/07/2025

Betty Irene Sweeney, 80, of Austin Street, New Haven, died on October 31, 2025. Born in New Haven on February 3, 1945, a daughter of the late Edward James Sweeney, Jr. and Frieda May Riehm Sweeney.

A 1963 graduate of Hillhouse High School, Betty lived her entire life in the Elm City. For over 40 years she was employed in housekeeping at the former Soundview Nursing Home, West Haven.

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11/07/2025

The West Haven Veterans Council and the city will hold a Veterans Day tribute on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11.

This year’s event will also include the dedication of two granite panels at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a project shepherded by West Haven Vietnam Veterans Inc.

In June 2023, the West Haven Vietnam Memorial Inc. Committee launched a campaign to recognize additional current and former city residents who served in-country during the Vietnam War by inscribing their names on the new panels.

All veterans are invited to participate in the seaside ceremony, which will feature a presentation of the colors, a flag-raising and a wreath-laying, as well as remarks by Mayor Dorinda Borer and Veterans Council President Dave Ricci.

The public is also invited.

City Clerk John W. Lewis will serve as the master of ceremonies.

The tribute will also include a poetry reading, a bell-ringing at 11 a.m. and a performance of taps.

WEST HAVEN, Oct. 28, 2025 — The West Haven Veterans Council and the city will hold a Veterans Day tribute on the Veterans Walk of Honor in Bradley Point Park at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11.

11/05/2025

Virginia J. McAvay, 73, entered into rest on November 2, 2025. A long-time resident of West Haven, Ginny retired from Key Bank where she worked for many years as a teller. She enjoyed many activities throughout her life including travel, especially to the Caribbean and sunbathing by the pool. She also loved gardening, baking and spending time with her daughters, grandkids, niece and nephew.

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11/05/2025

Louis J. Anquillare lived most of his adult life in West Haven and devoted nearly 40 years to his career as an outside sales representative for the American Linen Supply Company. Louis took great pride in his work and enjoyed servicing the needs of restaurants across both New Haven and Fairfield County.

A proud veteran, Louis served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War era, achieving the rank of Sergeant. Throughout his life, he remained deeply committed to honoring his fellow veterans through his involvement in organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

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