Obituary: Kay (Shurgin) Innamorato Of West Haven

From Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home

Kay (Shurgin) Innamorato, 89 of West Haven, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025 at Apple Rehab in Guilford. She was born December 2, 1935, in Bronx, NY to Robert and Ethel (Abrams) Shurgin. Kay is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Bobbi Jo Evans (Jeff) of East Haven and a granddaughter she adored, Kate Williams. Kay is also survived by her two nephews, Eliot Mitchell (Janet) and Barry Mitchell, along with a great niece and nephew.

Kay is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Gerald Innamorato (1999) and a sister, Charlotte Mitchell.

Everyone who knew Kay loved her for their own special reasons. Some were drawn to her infectious laugh, others to her gentle kindness. Many remember her as the warm and caring lunch aide at Pagels Elementary School. Some knew her simply as “the wife” or “the mom,” while others recall seeing her walking along the beach in West Haven or embarking on one of her many travels and cruises.

However you remember Kay, know this: her life was truly remarkable. In every role she played and every place she went, she touched the lives of those around her. Even in her later years, she continued to give selflessly, offering love and care to animals in need. Her compassion and spirit remained unwavering—right to the very end.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday October 22, 2025 from 4 PM until the time of service at 6:30 PM in the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven. Burial will be at a later date in the Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery with her husband.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Tail to Paw Animal Support, PO Box 120682, East Haven CT 06512 in memory of Kay Innamorato.