Gabriel “Gabe†Piscitelli, 80, a resident of North Haven from 1960 until moving to East Haven in 2011, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the CT Hospice, Branford. He was the husband of 53 years to Patricia M. Farina Piscitelli. Gabe was born in New Haven on February 13, 1931; son of the late Clement and Anna Esposito Piscitelli; had served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Isherwood 520 as a medic and also at the Naval Hospital in Camp Lejeune, NC. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, Gabe was employed for many years at Soundscriber Corp. until its closing; he later worked for the Town of North Haven Parks Dept. and later for the Public Works Dept. until his retirement. Gabe was a member of the American Legion Murray/Reynolds Post #76 of North Haven and the Isherwood 520 Association where he enjoyed many happy times at their yearly reunions. He was an avid New York Yankees fan. Father of Michael (Noreen) Piscitelli of North Branford, Debra (Mark) Riley of San Diego, CA, Tina (Dan) Genga of Old Saybrook and MaryBeth (Marty) Harrigan of Essex. Grandfather of Patrick Riley, Justine, Nicole & Kristina Mangino, Joseph Genga, Michael & Rachel Piscitelli, Matthew & Daniel Harrigan. Great-grandfather of Domenic Gabriel Mangino who was the light of his life. Predeceased by a brother James Piscitelli and sisters Philomena Sparico, Rose Fortino and Mary Piscitelli.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 10:00 am. Entombment with full military honors will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492.
very sorry for your loss.
Very sorry for your loss. I hold very fond memories of “Mr.P” and he will be missed by all. I am happy to have known him and his wonderful family.
Pat and Family
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Seidner and Staff
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad and grandpa. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I hope your memories will give you all strength during this very difficult time. Thinking of your mom, brother, and sisters too…we will continue to pray for you all.
So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Mrs. P, Debbie, Tina, Mike, Marybeth and your families–My deepest condolences on the passing of Mr. P. He was like a father to me and will be missed dearly. He is part of my fondest childhood memories and will not be forgotten. I will keep you all in my prayers.