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Antonio F. Stefania, 84, of North Haven passed away peacefully on May 10 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was born in Ortona, Italy, on March 8, 1936, the son of the late Giuseppe and Filomena Fonzi Stefania.

He was predeceased by his sister Maria Izzo and his niece Mary Jo Izzo. He is survived by his niece Rita Izzo, and nephew Steven Izzo and his wife Lee Ann Izzo. He is a great uncle to Sam, Nate, and Eden Nobile.

Antonio was member of the Tile, Marble & Terrazzo Local #65 Finishers, was a master stone and tile mason, and a proud craftsman. His work may be seen in many important buildings throughout New England. He was an avid soccer fan, especially when Italy was in the World Cup! In his retirement he enjoyed keeping a large garden and was particularly proud of his many fig trees.

Private services have been entrusted to The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 45 Ash St., East Hartford, CT 06108. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.