John J. Cassella, Jr., 41, of North Branford passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at the Yale-New Haven Hospital. Born in New Haven on June 23, 1969; a son of John J. Cassella, Sr. and Patricia Sullivan Cassella of North Branford. John had worked as a welder for Moroso Performance Products, Inc. of Guilford for 15 years; was an avid guitar player; enjoyed shooting and was a member of the National Rifle Association. Brother of Steven J. (Julia) Cassella of North Branford. Cousin and best friend of Mary McCarthy of North Branford. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Family and friends may call at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Monday from 5 to 8 pm. Funeral Services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice.
John was the greatest kind of guy….we will miss the laughs we shared. May he rest in peace. God bless his parents and brother Steve. A finer family could never be found. We love you and will keep you in our prayers.
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Dear Steve,
We all shared a lot memories at Moroso. I really missed you guys when my employment ended there and I thought about you and John often and remembered the great laughs we all had together which got us through some pretty tough times there! I use those memories now more than ever to get me through the fact that John suffered with his illness and you and your family suffered through his pain as well.
I’m so sorry that I couldn’t be there to pay my respects to you and your family, but please know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers…now more than ever!!!
With Love and Sympathy…
Scott Corcoran
Sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. May God bless you all during this time of bereavement.
My dearest aunt Patty, uncle John , cousins Steve and Julia, words could never describe Johnny incredible/polite/handsome/bright/witty/talented/unselfish gentle/loving and caring come to mind, although my heart is broken and filled with an over whelming amount of sadness I know that johnny is now finally not in any more pain, and at peace to watch and guide each and every one of us as he did everyday , also I am quite honored to have been a part of john’s life although during the past few months they were extremely difficult days for all, I was fortunate to be by his side to support and guide him and to be there for all of you, the compassion, courage, hope, faith and love from each and everyone of his family members was astounding and I could not have been more proud to be part of his wonderful loving family, John was the greatest cousin/best friend anyone could ever have, his beautiful smile /sincerity/strength/ love / his tremendous intense will and desire for life to be here for all of us will last throughout my life time and beyond, to the fellowship of all my nurse co workers and beautiful nurse angels that touched his life a special warm thanks to everyone who showed such great concern/compassion and love far beyond the scope and realm of nursing to johnny his family and myself, to auntie, uncle, steve and julia you know I will always love you and be here forever for all of you thankyou for that special bond that I will always treasure , a candle will always shine brightly for his memory in all of our hearts, I would never say goodbye to Johnny always see you tomorrow cuz, he would say love you cousin and I would say no I love you more, please always remember that I will always be here and love you cuz, mary
Johnny will be missed dearly. Our hearts go out to the whole Cassella family. We have lots of laughs and great times to remember him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John & Patty I am so so sorry for your loss. I carry you deeply in my thoughts. I wish I could come to your sons memorial but I am out of town. Your son knows how much you loved him forever.