Alonza Staton

November 5, 1959 - October 9, 2020

Alonza Gray Staton, 60, was born in (Greenville, NC) on November 5, 1959. The youngest of eight, Alonza was born to the late Rufus and Laura Staton. Alonza entered into eternal rest on October 9, 2020. Known to many as “Buddy”, Alonza spent the vast majority of his life in New Haven, CT. Alonza attended New Haven Public Schools and worked several positions throughout his life. Though Alonza possessed many self-taught skills he truly enjoyed painting homes, cooking: obtaining a culinary certificate, driving taxicabs in the New Haven area and school buses for the New Haven Public School System. Alonza would often offer his handyman services to those near to him.  On any given day you could find Alonza well-dressed and groomed. He took great pride in his appearance. He loved Western movies, older model luxury cars especially Cadillacs, motorcycles and his children. His dresser is still adorned with various pictures of his children and grandchildren.  Alonza has four children Lakisha (Derrick) Johnson, Dawn (Harry) Dailey, Montel Staton and TreVante Staton. Alonza has six grandchildren; Devin Dailey, Royce Johnson, Carter Dailey, Londyn Staton, Mason Johnson and Lauren Johnson. Alonza is survived by his siblings: Larry Staton (New Haven, CT), Carolyn Garnett (Hamden), Ronnie (Janice) Staton (New Haven, CT), Hilda (William) McCoy (West Haven, CT), Retha (Charles) Neal (Hamden) and Stephen Carr (Greenville, NC). Alonza was predeceased by his brother William Foreman and Sister-in-law Delores Foreman of West Haven, CT. Alonza also leaves to cherish his memory a special nephew Terrence Staton and a host of nieces and nephews. Alonza had a special way of greeting those around him, sometimes his words were comforting and familiar and other times they were harsh and direct when his fiery personality was on display. Alonza will be missed greatly for he was and not for who we desired him to be.