Joan Pilato Obituary

Age - 76

September 12, 2023

New Haven, CT

Joan Pilato of New Haven passed away peacefully with her whole family by her side September 10, 2023 in Yale New Haven Hospital. She is the beloved wife of Vincent Pilato. Born in New Haven on November 22, 1946 daughter of the late John and Caroline Cewe Sechko, Joan was an Administrative Assistant with Fusco Corporation for 55 years. She enjoyed trips to the casino and was known for her anginettes. Her greatest joy was being there for her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She is the devoted mother of Michael (Jenn) and Robert (Liz) and Lisa Pilato, Sister of Joseph (Patty) Sechko and the late Janet Barbuto. Proud grandmother of Isabella, Michael, Noelle, Annalyse and Harper. Visiting hours will be held Thursday evening from 4:00-7:00 in the Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. 11 Wooster Place in New Haven. A graveside will be held Friday morning at 11:00 in All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Ave. in North Haven. Please meet directly at cemetery office. Sign Joan's guest book online at www. iovanne. com.

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