Neil Ernest Lillo, Sr.

Neil Ernest Lillo, Sr, 92, of North Haven, CT died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 19, 2024. He was the beloved husband of sixty six years to Angelina (Salemme) Lillo. Neil was born in New Haven, CT on March 12, 1932, a son of the late Ernest Thomas and Josephine (Citerella) Lillo and had resided in North Haven for the past forty one years. Neil was a television repairman who owned and operated the former Murphy's TV, Inc. of New Haven for twenty seven years. He later worked as an electric technician for the U.S. Postal Service, New Haven for twelve years, retiring in 1996. 

Neil lived for his family-his wife, children, granddaughter, and great-grandson. He was attentive to their every need. We are so grateful that he had the opportunity to enjoy his great-grandson, Colton. He was well-read as well as a car and history buff. He was kind and loving to all animals, domestic and wild, however, above all, he was a master of fixing things. Neil's mechanical knowledge and inventive use of common items earned him the nickname "MacGyver." He was always the "go to" person with any problem, big or small. Neil was the truest of patriots. He served our country with pride and honor with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. His love for our country was unparalleled. He was known and admired by all generations. Whether you knew him by Neil, Dad, Sonny, or Pop, everyone loved him. He was kind, helpful, and very generous-and he had a great sense of humor too! He was truly a memorable and legendary man, and he will be missed by all.

In addition to his wife Angelina, Neil is survived by a daughter, Denise Lillo Vecchio (Dr. Michael Dusa) of Wallingford, a son, Neil Ernest Lillo, Jr. of Clearwater, FL, a sister, Rose DelGiudice (Felix) of East Haven, one granddaughter, Alessandra Vecchio Magnotti (Ryan) and one great-grandson, Colton Ryan Magnotti of North Branford. He was predeceased by his brother Ernest Lillo.

Neil's family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, December 26th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 4 Washington Ave., North Haven. His funeral cortege will depart the funeral home on Friday, December 27th at 10:30 a.m. for a graveside service with military honors at 11:00 a.m. at Northford Cemetery. washingtonmemorialfh.com

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