Obituary: Lawrence J. Criscuolo 93, of Branford

Obituary courtesy of Porto Funeral Home:

Lawrence J. Criscuolo 93, of Branford formerly of New Haven beloved husband of the late Arlene Gildersleeve Criscuolo passed away on October 17, 2021 in Branford Hills Health Care Center. Loving father of Kim Dogolo of Branford, Scott Criscuolo of East Haven and the late Lawrence J. Criscuolo Jr. Grandfather of Lisa (Sal) Ratti, Ashley (Tristan) Scott, Alan Criscuolo and the late Todd Dogolo. Great-grandfather of Kylie, Courtney and Rosalie Ratti and Savannah Scott. Brother of Theresa DeFrancesco of West Haven and the late Rose, Frank and Louis Criscuolo and Anthony and Santo Festa. Lawrence was born in Brooklyn, NY. on November 19, 1927 son of the late Venanzio and Carmela Ragona Criscuolo.

Prior to his retirement, Lawrence was a letter carrier for the US Postal Service and a Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was also a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers for 71 years.

Family and friends are invited to A Memorial Mass on FRIDAY morning at 9:30 at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish in St. Bernadette Church. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association 322 Eighth Ave., 7th floor NY, NY 10001.