Nestore “Nes” DelMonte, 75, of Madison, formerly of West Haven and Hamden passed away peacefully on Friday January 1, 2016 in his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband to Savina Caponera DelMonte for 51 years. Nes was born in Fumone, province of Frosinone, Italy on September 10, 1940; son of the late Eduardo and Palmira Magnanimi DelMonte. Nes was a security guard at University of New Haven for over 10 years while working for Evergreen Cemetery Association of New Haven for 37 years until his retirement. Nes was a member of the Allingtown Volunteer Fire Dept; Sargent of the West Haven Police Auxillary; Life Member of the San Cataldo Society and, Parishioner and Usher at St. Margaret’s Church, Madison. Dearly loved Father of Eduardo Diego DelMonte (Kim Sampiere), Tina Lucatino (Gino), Daniela Pellegrino (Anthony), and Christy Perfetto (Christopher). Cherished Grandfather of Gabriella and Luciano DelMonte, Marco and Briana Lucatino, David Pellegrino, Christopher, Mia and Andrew Perfetto. Also survived by sister-in-law Antonietta DelMonte of Wallingford, and many cherished niece, nephew, great niece and great nephews. Predeceased by sister Mafalda DiFede of Fumone, Italy, brother Giuseppe DelMonte of Wallingford and niece Antonella DiFede of Fumone, Italy.
Services were held in his hometown of Fumone, Italy, coordinated by his close cousins Giuseppe & Anna Maria DelMonte. Nestore enjoyed returning to his hometown spending many summers with his friends and family. He also enjoyed gardening, winemaking and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Margaret’s Church 24 Academy Street, Madison on Thursday morning at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in the St. Lawrence Mausoleum. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.
Dear Daniela and family I'm sorry for you loss ❤️. My thoughts and prayers are with you . If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane …I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again …This beautiful message was sent to me when I lost my Mom now I'm sending it to you .. Love you Daniela and Anthony ❤️
Daniela, Anthony, and the DelMonte family,
Our sincere sympathy to you during this time. Cherished memories of Nestore will keep him alive always in your hearts. He will be your guardian angel watching over you forever.
Love,
Debbi and Steve
Dear Ed, Gabby, and Luciano, so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad and grandfather. Sending our love and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time.
Cousins Steve and Maria (Mascola) Mirabella
Savina,
We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ❤️
Dear Savina & Family , We are so sorry for your loss your Dear Nestore a Great Husband & Father &Grand Father ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Santino & Yolanda Perri
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to the DelMonte Family.
We are so sorry for your loss. May peace and love help you in this time of sorrow.
To Ed, Kim and family,
So very sorry for the loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
So sorry Savina and family to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Well wishes for peace of mind and health to a great family.
Ed,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your Mom and family.
Love
Elissa
To the family – our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.
To the DelMonte Family, so sorry to hear of the loss Nestore. He has been a very good friend to all of us, He is going to be deeply missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Love the DelBasso Family.
Savina,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Savina and Family,
We all share your loss as Nestore touched everyone with his big smile and heart. I'm so so sorry for all of you as you were closest to him. I hope you all find peace in your memories with him.
Love always, Rosanna
Wishing the family our deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one. Prayers for the family
Gabriella, Luciano and Vicki,
We're so sorry for your loss. Losing a Grandfather is such a painful experience, especially a Grandfather like yours who seemed so full of experiences which I hope he shared with you.
Please know you will be in our thoughts and prayers regularly, and if we can do anything to help, don't hesitate or worry about asking.
Sincerely,
Heather and Mary
Savina & Family
Please know that although we can not be physically present with you at this difficult time you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dolores & Bill Sacrider
Savina and Family,
My heartfelt condolences for your loss, Nestore, a loving husband, great father and grandfather. I have many cherished memories as I am sure you do as well. May these memories keep you strong during the difficult time. Take comfort knowing he is resting in the arms of Our Lord. Much love and prayers, Bernadette
Savina and family, I'm sorry for your loss.Che DIO vi benedichi.
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Nestore was a good customer of mine. I will miss seeing him. He was a very nice guy. I always enjoyed talking with him.
To the entire DelMonte family my deepest condolences for your loss. I was befriended by Nes as a youngster growing up in Allingtown and had the pleasure to have that friendship through my adult life. His welcoming smile and our many talks will be long remembered and appreciated. I know you were all proud of him as he was a great man.
Tina,gino and family, willie and I are so sorry for your loss I just learned of your dad's passing and I want you to know we send you are deepest sympathy. our thoughts and prayers are with you.. Linda and willie Highsmith