Obituary: Edward J. Onofrio, 89, of North Haven

NORTH HAVEN, CT - (From North Haven Funeral Home) Edward J. Onofrio, 89, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at The Connecticut Hospice, Branford.

He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Margaret Morro Onofrio.

Edward was born in New Haven on July 9, 1931 and was the son of the late Angelo and Rose Lauria Onofrio. He was a member of the first graduation class from UCONN in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in physical therapy.

Edward was the co-owner with his brothers of Onofrio’s Market, LLC and founder of Onofrio’s Catering Service for many years retiring at age 65 and later was co-founder with his brother, Vincent, of Onofrio’s Fresh Cut, Inc and Onofrio’s Ultimate Foods, Inc.

He was truly a “Giant” among men.

Edward’s greatest joy was to be surrounded by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who he loved unconditionally. Father of David (Deborah), Richard (Clementina), Paula (Annie) Onofrio, Maria (Joseph) Amendola and the late Timothy Onofrio.

Loving grandfather of Melissa Onofrio, Joshua (Ari) Onofrio, Brittany (Jason) Miries, Angelo Onofrio, Rebecca (Mark) Avery, Stefania (Dennis) Simuong, Nicolas (Natalie) Amendola, Elijah (Kristen) Amendola, Mariah (Kristian) Wredstroem and Alexis Amendola.

Beloved great-grandfather of Madelyn and Ryan Jones, Kennedy and Saige Onofrio, Wyatt, Ella and Oliver Miries, Ariana Onofrio, Travis and Callie Avery, Mia Simuong, Connor and Aiden Amendola.

Brother of Vincent Onofrio (Eileen) and late Anthony Onofrio and Marie (Dan) Duddy. Also survived by his loving companion Rachel Selmont and is sister-in-law Paula Onofrio.

Due to Covid 19 all services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mia Simuong/Edward J. Onofrio Foundation c/o Liberty Bank, 153 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510.