Obituaries
Obituary: David M. Pecoraro (Porto Funeral Homes)
Porto Funeral Homes (East Haven/West Haven)
David Michael Pecoraro, age 66, of Milford, CT passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loved ones after a lengthy illness.
David was born in New Haven, CT on April 8, 1959, the son of Matthew and Vivian (Carbonara) Pecoraro, and grew up in Orange, CT. He attended Platt Technical High School and, upon graduation, entered the United States Navy where he served his country for 12 years as a Navy Diver.
David attended Long Beach State University where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering and The University of Colorado where he earned a degree in Electrical Engineering.
David had a long and successful career with Honeywell Corporation for 38 years. Affectionately known as “Peck” to his colleagues and customers, he truly had a passion for his profession. Among his proudest achievements was designing control systems to light the Olympic Torch for the 1996 Atlanta games and the 2012 London games. He loved teaching classes on combustion and flame safeguards. David was a natural teacher and made learning interesting and enjoyable with his humorous comments and stories.
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David is survived by his loving companion of 14 years, Susan Schunter, of Milford, CT; his son, Ryan Pecoraro (Kelsi) of Fort Collins, CO; his daughter Brianna Pecoraro of Waterbury, CT; his nephew, David P. Pecoraro of Bethany, CT; his nephew, Jon Platts (Jessica) of Waterford, CT; his grandnephew, D.J. Pecoraro of Bethany, CT; his beloved Bernese Mountain Dog, Luca; and many close colleagues and friends.
David was a force bigger than life, with a sense of humor to match. Nothing made him happier than cooking a five-course Italian meal for his family and friends.
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A Memorial Service in David’s honor will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements are in care of the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s name to a charity of one’s choice. Sign David’s guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net.
