Ebony W. Rapuano-Lawson, 32, of Quinnipiac Ave., New Haven, CT departed this life on July 13 ^th , 2020. She was born to Jeffrey Alston and Minnie Lawson on July 16 ^th , 1987 in New Haven, CT. Ebony had a passion for being generous and helping others. Her beautiful spirit, smile, and laughter will never be forgotten. She leaves to cherish her memory; her devoted husband of 9 years, John Rapuano; stepmother, Zelda Alston of New Haven; daughters, Ny'ree Lawson and Jaslyn Rapuano of New Haven; brother, Markee Lawson of West Haven; sister-in-law, Nadia Letskus of West Haven; sister, Lashay Lawson of New Haven; grandfather, Stephen Alston of Hamden; uncle, Stephen Alston Jr. of Hamden;  aunt, Monica Heyward of New Haven; cousins, Stephanie and Melanie Heyward of New Haven; cousin, Mecca Alston of Hamden; nieces, Kellese, Angellese, and Jae'llese of New Haven, and a host of relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her grandmother, Mattie Alston. A celebration of her life will be held Monday, July 27 ^th , 2020 at Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home at 11 am. Calling hours are from 10-11am. Interment will take place at Beaverdale Memorial Park.