Dana Paiva

May 24, 1963-February 28, 2025

Dana Paiva, 61, (also known as Dana Schomburg) passed away at home on February 28, 2025. He was born on May 24, 1963 in New Haven, a son of the late Roberta Epstein and Alfred R. Paiva Jr.

Dana graduated from Hamden High School in 1982 and went on to attend The Career Institute studying Automotive Technology at in West Haven. In 2011 he pursued higher education yet again and graduated as a Computer Network Technologist from Branford Hall Career Institute. As an entrepreneur, Dana had also started a successful business called “Advanced Painting + Home Renovation”.

He was a dedicated son that cared for his mother Roberta for 14 years. When not working or planning his next great business venture, Dana enjoyed music and video games. He loved his pet cats and above all, had a great love for his family.

Dana leaves behind to cherish his love and memory: his daughter Taylor Prince, son Ashton Loyd, his sisters Clarissa Paiva and Dannielle Cureton, brothers Ronald Paiva and Brian Arotsky, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his sister Desiree Paiva, his parents, and his wife, Tricia M. Paiva.

All services are private and at the convenience of the family.

Prospect Memorial/The Palmerie Family Funeral Home is honored to care for the Paiva family throughout their grief journey.  You are invited to share your favorite memories, photos and words of comfort for the Paiva family on Dana’s tribute wall on this website.

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