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Anthony “Tony” Aiello of East Haven passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 24. He was born Nov. 28, 1926, in New Haven to Gentile and Santina (Florio) Aiello.

Tony is survived by his devoted wife of 67 years, Marie (Sciarra) Aiello; and two loving daughters, Lori Aiello of East Haven and Debbie Lepage of Naugatuck. He is also survived by his grandchildren Kayla Lepage and Justin Lepage (Libby) of Kentucky, along with one great-granddaughter, Abigail “Abby” Lepage, and several nieces and nephews. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents and brother Giacomo “Jack” Aiello.

Tony was a produce manager for Grand Union for 30 years. Later in life he was a security guard for Yale University for 15 years. He loved sports; his favorite teams were the New York Yankees and Giants. He loved watching Westerns on TV, his favorite being Gunsmoke. Tony loved Dunkin Donuts coffee and made daily trips to the Hemingway Avenue location, where everyone knew his name. More than anything, Tony loved his family most. His face would light up when he saw his great-granddaughter, Abby. His greatest joy was his children and grandchildren. He was the best husband, dad, and grandpa.

The family would especially like to thank the caregivers from No Place Like Home, especially Nola, Seth, Marge, and Ann, along with the VNA Hospice nurses and Donna.

Mask-wearing family and friends are invited to meet and attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. on Thursday Jan. 27, in St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at the Church of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 80 Taylor Avenue, East Haven with burial to follow at East Lawn Cemetery with full U.S. Army Military Honors. All services are under the care of the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Avenue, East Haven.