Gennaro A. Aurioso, 63, of North Haven, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Christine Marottoli Aurioso. Gennaro was born in Almalfi, Italy on June 12, 1950; son of the late Raimondo and Enrichetta Muoio Aurioso; served in the Italian Air Force; was a talented chef at the former Casa Marra Restaurant, owner and operator of the former Ristorante Almalfi, Gennaro di Amalfi, Christina Café and Amalfi Grill. He was a member of the Napoli Club of Northford. Loving father of Jessica Aurioso, Raymond (Jill) Aurioso and Erica Aurioso. Devoted grandfather of Jesse Johnson, Austin Aurioso, Kirsten and Emily Wilson. Brother of Franco, Domenic and Enrico Aurioso, Geralda Santone, Bellina Muoio and many other brothers and sisters in Amalfi and England.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:15. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Michael Church, New Haven at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 7 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, 2nd flr., Rocky Hill, CT 06067.
My deepest sympathy to the Aurioso family. Rico is married to my cousin, Paula. I know Rico always spoke so fondly of his big brother. So sorry for your loss.
I was able to spend some great years with him and all who were blessed to know him as well!very sorry for your loss………..
With our deepest sympathy, our prayers
are with you. He was much too young to leave
This world.
Tina & Family, I just heard the news of Gennaro’s passing last night. Gennaro was a very kind, happy person who always went out of his way to make you feel comfortable. I have wonderful memories of him and all the great friends we made at Casa Marra back in the 70’s. May happy memories of him sustain you in the days to come. With loving thoughts and prayers ……
My deepest sympathy to the Aurioso Family. We enjoyed so many special times at both Ristorante D’Amalfi and Amalfi Grille: birthdays, holidays, high school and college graduations. Gennaro was a gentle man and a gentleman. My family is saddened by his passing.
Sandra Asor Piontek, granddaughter of Josephine Gambardella and step-granddaughter of Andrea Gambardella.
Tina, So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!