In New Haven March 4, 2013 Leonard R. Mirto, Sr. 93, of Hamden. Beloved husband of the late Josephine Guadagno Mirto. Loving father of Leonard R. Mirto, Jr. of North Haven and Robert J.(Kathleen) Mirto of Northford. Also survived by his cherished grandchildren Paula Bleakley, Denise Moses, Jody Clouse and great grandchildren Liam and Connor Bleakley, Jacki Moses and Mya and Sylvia Clouse. Predeceased by brothers Frank and Gerald Mirto and sisters Margaret Piccarillo, Rose Carfora, Mathilda D'Eramo and Jennie Gentile. Mr. Mirto was born in New Haven August 10, 1919 son of the late Annibale and Mary Pinto Mirto. Leonard retired after 29 years as a salesman with Sears. Mr. Mirto loved all sports including golf, bowling and was an avid baseball player, having played for the New York Giants Baseball practice squad, and many industrial teams. He idolized Joe DiMaggio. Funeral from Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden, Thursday at 9:30 AM, Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in St. Therese Church, North Haven. Burial in All Saints Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday from 4 - 8 PM. In Lieu of flowers contributions to the ASPCA 424 E. 92nd St., NY, NY 10128-6804. www.siskbrothers.com