North Haven Death Notices: Sept. 4 Through Sept. 16, 2025

NORTH HAVEN, CT — Below are recent death notices from North Haven.

Theodore A. Spalding, 83, died Sept. 4, 2025. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and retired New Haven firefighter after 27 years of service, he was also a draftsman, storyteller, avid fan of UConn basketball and the New York Giants, and enjoyed celebrating with family.

Nicholas “Nick” John Kupec, 38, died Sept. 5, 2025. A Metro North Railroad employee and Transport Workers Union recording secretary, he enjoyed golfing, sports, fantasy leagues, racing, WWE, cooking, traveling, and life with his wife Kristy and their pets.

Joaquim Silva Goncalves Jr., 34, died Sept. 8, 2025. He was an adventurous spirit, avid Broncos and Red Sox fan, known for his humor, compassion, and devotion to his pets Ellie and Halo.

Peter Salvatore Sanca, 82, died Sept. 10, 2025. A lifelong car enthusiast, he worked for W.I. Clark, owned Hamden Automotive, later partnered with his son to open another garage, and enjoyed motorcycles, Yankees baseball, and time with family and friends.

Ronald Victor Mastrianni, 74, died Sept. 15, 2025; a self-employed plumber for over 30 years and a volunteer firefighter with the North Haven Fire Department for 45 years, he enjoyed gardening, working around the house with his tractors, and spending time with family.

Robert W. Warner, Jr., 69, died Sept. 16, 2025. A rigger and Teamster for the Tunnel Hill Company, he was an active member of the Connecticut Street Rod Association, enjoyed antiquing, and spending time with family and trips to Vermont.