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Jonathan Esposito, 42, of East Haven and Meriden, passed away unexpectedly on May 12. He was born April 23, 1980, in New Haven to Ralph Esposito and Debra (Pendred) Meole.

Jonathan is survived by his loving wife, Krystle Matthews of Meriden; his son, Lorenzo Esposito of New Haven; mother, Debra Meole (Arthur) of East Haven; father, Ralph Esposito (Karen) of Branford; and two sisters, Christine Hill (Broden) of North Branford and Robyn Esposito (Patrick) of Florida. Jonathan is also survived by two stepchildren, Zoey and Scottie Matthews, and two nieces, Leah and Eliza Pinette. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and Dorothy Pendred, and paternal grandparents, Barney and Eleanore Esposito.

Jonathan was a kind person who loved spending time with his family and friends. He was a graduate of Platt Tech in 1998. He was a car enthusiast and enjoyed working on cars. He was employed by Bob’s Towing in Hamden, doing what he loved, driving tow trucks.

Family will receive friends from 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, until the time of service at 6:30 p.m. in the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Avenue, East Haven. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Juvenile Diabetes Research, P.O. Box 37920, Boone IA 50037-0920 in memory of Jonathan Esposito.