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Anthony Arcangelo, 91, of East Haven, formerly of James Street, New Haven, died on Feb. 14 at the VA Medical Center of West Haven. He was the husband of the late Charlotte Bissonette Arcangelo. He was born in New Haven on Jan. 18, 1926, to the late Charles and Anna Esposito Arcangelo.

He owned and operated Degnans Restaurant for 20 years until retiring in 1974. Anthony proudly served his country during WWII in the US Navy aboard the USS Rolf. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon, American Theatre Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, and Victory Medal during his tour of duty. He was also a member of the Italian American Club of Dallas, Texas, was an officer in the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Oak Cliff Chapter 32, also in Dallas, Texas, and was a member of the DAV here in Connecticut.

He is survived by a daughter, Debra (Ralph) Arcangelo-Vitale of East Haven; a sister, Carmel Petonito of Branford; brother-in-law Louis Pisaturo of East Haven; and the light of his eye, his grandson Anthony Vitale. He was also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by three brothers, Ralph, James, and John Arcangelo, and two sisters, Frances Meizies and Nancy Pisaturo.

Anthony’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the physicians and staff at the VA Medical Center of West Haven, as well as his caregivers Andrea, Tiffany, Rosemary, and Kelly, for the wonderful care and compassion given to their dad and grandfather.

The funeral left the East Haven Memorial Longobardi—Brennan Funeral Home, 425 Main St., East Haven, 203-467-1708, Feb. 18 for a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Pompeii Church. Burial with full military honors took place at St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven. Friends called prior to the Mass. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike #420, Rockville, MD 20850. Please visit Anthony’s memorial page at easthavenmemorial.com and sign his guest book.