John D. Vitali “John Nizz,” 39, of East Haven passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 6. He was born June 17, 1977, in New Haven to Alan and Jacqueline (Higgins) Vitali.
John is survived by his mother Jacqueline Higgins of East Haven; fiancée Kathy Hakalski of East Haven; and three children, Jonnea Vitali, John Vitali, and Jayden Vitali. John is also survived by his brother Alan D. Vitali, Jr. of East Haven and a niece, Tatiana Strickland. John is preceded in death by his father Alan and maternal grandparents Frank and Clara (Koob) Higgins.
John-Nizz was a loving father to his three children, whom he adored. John loved spending time with his family and always had a smile on his face. He was a caring man who was kind and had a “big heart.” He enjoyed sports—he was an avid Raiders and Red Sox fan. John was a proud member and currently employed by the Construction and General Labor Union 455.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 11 at the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Aug. 12 in St. Clare Catholic Church, 234 Coe Ave., East Haven, with Committal to follow at All Saints Cemetery in North Haven. For an online obituary, please visit www.Clancy-PalumboFuneralHome.com.