Dolores "Lori" Vastarelli, 64, passed away October 29, 2026 in the Midstate Medical Center in Meriden after a brief illness. She was born in the Fair Haven section of New Haven the beloved daughter of Louise Russo Vastarelli of East Haven and the late Frank Vastarelli. Cherished sister of Jeff Vastarelli of North Haven and Paul Vastarelli of East Haven. Loving aunt of Blake Camputaro, Matthew, Amanda, Kristina and Nicholas Vastarelli.
She attended Ferrara Elementary School and East Haven High School. After High School she worked for Burger King and Wendy's. Because of Lori's special needs she was taken care of by many good people especially in her later years at the Regency House in Wallingford. People who knew and loved Lori say the same thing and that is Lori had a strong personality and had no problem telling or asking you what you could buy her for her birthday or Christmas.
A Parlor Service will be held in the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven Monday morning at 11:00. Inurnment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call MONDAY MORNING from 9:00 until time of Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at dav.org. Sign Lori's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.
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