- Date Of Death: March 9, 2009
- State: Connecticut
Rita Vastola Centone, 86, of Barrett St., Hamden, passed away March 9, 2009 in Yale New Haven Hospital. She was the widow of Thomas J. Centone. Mrs. Centone was born in New Haven on May 9, 1922, daughter of the late Vincenzo & Rose Pepe Vastola. She was active in St. Rita’s Parish activities. She is survived by a son, Thomas (Susan) Centone of Hamden; a daughter, Judy (Albert) Van Leuvan of East Haven; a sister, Helen DelStritto of Hamden; two grandchildren, Peter & Melissa Van Leuvan; and many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Frank Vastola and five sisters, Carmella Marchitto, Sue Maraucci, Theresa Giordano, Mary Ruotolo and Anne Izzo.
