Joseph L. DeGennaro, 90, of 748 Ridge Road, Orange passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at the CT Hospice, Branford surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Madeline Ascenzia DeGennaro. Born in New Haven on May 31, 1921; son of the late Francesco and Giovanina DiPalma DeGennaro. Joseph had served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army 2nd Battalion 41st Armored Infantry Regiment during WW II and had fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He had worked as an upholsterer for Colony Furniture of Waterbury for many years until his retirement and was a charter member of the West Haven Italian-American Civic Association. Beloved father of Frank J. (Patricia Villano) DeGennaro of West Haven, Phyllis A. (Scott) Moon of Groton, Gina M. (Michael) Keyes of Orange. Loving poppy of Nicole (Mario) Coppola, Joseph Testa, Ashley and Michael Keyes, Jr. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special “Thank You†to the CT Hospice, Branford and the Orange VNA for the excellent care and comfort they provided.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Monday morning at 10:30. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 9:00 to 10:30 am. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Holy Infant Church at 11:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the CT Children’s Medical Center, 282 Washington St., Hartford, CT 06106.
RIP Mr. Degennaro
May the angels in heaven take care of you now
XOXO
My beloved uncle, we will never forget you, and always remember the countless memories we shared with you. You were like a surrogate father to me, Sal, Anthony and Bobby when situations were most difficult for your sister Rose. We were blessed to have you for our uncle. So much laughter and fun you brought to the family and always there to support and help when called upon. You will remain a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend to everyone you touched through the years. We will miss seeing you and hearing your voice, but your memory will live on every day. Lou will keep you in his memory when he recalls the many visits to ‘D n D’s with you and your brother Frank. Rest in Peace, love, Margaret and Lou
Phyllis and family – thinking of all of you during this time with sadness and deep sympathy. Take comfort in knowing that your Dad is at peace.