Obituary: Dimitri Taylor CruZoni, 60, Of North Haven

NORTH HAVEN, CT — (From North Haven Funeral Home): Dimitri CruZoni, 60, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Yale-New Haven Hospital, with his family by his side. He was the son of Franklin Cruz and Florence Cruz, sister to Danilia. He was the beloved husband of Carla CruZoni and father of Spenser Dominic CruZoni.

He grew up in Round Lake, NY, among close friends. He enjoyed sports and was on the wrestling team at Shenendehowa High School. After graduation Dimitri studied music before discovering his passion for cooking.

He worked his way up in kitchens in Vermont, Oregon, and New York, and was chef and co-owner (along with wife Carla and brother-in law Joseph Franzoni) of Shore Point Café in Branford. After that, he was with Whole Foods Market for 14 years, where he was proud to be a mentor and friend to many.

Dimitri was the beloved cousin of Tony (Lynn) Jones and their children Nina, Tony and Elena, and Reesa Glass and husband Scott Harrison; nephew to Irene Jones and Richard Jones. He was loved by mother and father - in law Angela and Gus Franzoni and brother and sister-in law Joseph and Jennifer Franzoni, and niece Reagan.

He was known for his eclectic taste in music and wicked sense of humor. When he wasn’t cooking at work he was cooking at home, constantly experimenting and developing new recipes. He, Carla, and Spenser delighted in having family and friends over for backyard parties and jumping in the car for road trips, on and off the beaten path.

Visiting hours are Sunday, July 9 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. An Episcopal service will be held immediately after visiting hours at the Funeral Home.

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