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Ronald A. Celotto, 73, of East Haven, beloved father of Susan (Joseph) Niro of East Haven, passed away on June 17 in Yale-New Haven Hospital surrounded by his family. He was the grandfather of Evan and Rachelle Dotson and Ashley Niro; the brother of the late Donna Celotto and Robert F. Celotto; and the former husband of Barbara Flynn Celotto of Wallingford. Ron was born in New Haven on May 8, 1947, son of the late Alfred and Lucy Raucci Celotto.

Prior to his retirement Ron was an electrician for Amtrak and an Army veteran. Ron was an avid pool player and loved to golf.

His funeral procession left the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven, June 22. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Michael's Church. Interment followed in All Saints Cemetery. Friends called June 22. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. For an online obituary or to sign Ron's guest book, visit www.portofuneralhomes.net.