Gennaro Louis Pesce, 84, of North Haven, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the Hospital of Saint Raphael. He was the husband of 56 years to Rosemary Salemme Pesce. Born in Santa Maria Avico, Province of Caserta, Italy on November 9, 1927; son of the late Gennaro and Antoinette Iaderesta Pesce. Gennaro had served his country faithfully in the U.S. Army at the end of World War II and had worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for 34 years until his retirement. He was a member and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus in New Haven; a member of the St. Patrick Choir; was a parishioner of St. Barnabas Church; he liked opera; was and avid but modest piano player; loved to dance and travel with his beloved wife and truly enjoyed family vacations. Father of Diana (John) Marotto and Geraldine (Mark) Parisi all of North Haven. Grandfather of Christine and Nicole Marotto, Michael and Matthew Parisi all of North Haven. Predeceased by sisters, Rose Affinito, Vera Cinicola, Raffaella Pompano, Carmela DeRenzo and brothers, Thomas and Angelo Pesce.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Friday morning at 9:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Barnabas Church at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc., 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, CT 06492 or to a charity of ones choice.
Dear Mrs. Pesce, Diana, Geraldine and Family:
I am sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Mr. Pesce. He was a shining diamond in North Haven. He created the most beautiful home in “Pine Grove”! I especially remember him for two things: seeing him out dancing with his beloved wife; and greeting my dad Daniel Pfnausch every morning to car pool to Pratt & Whitney from No. Haven to East Hartford each and every day. He was always smiling and was most consistently cheerful and friendly. His memory will live in the hearts of many forever!
Our deepest sympathy. The world has lost a kind and thoughtful gentleman! Always had a smile on his face. Loved his family dearly and was a good grandpa to his grandchildren. He will be missed. Our prayers to the entire family. Love, Janet and Bill
Aunt Rosemary, Diana, Geraldine & Family, our hearts and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of Uncle Gerry. He always had a nice smile and kind words to say. He will be missed dearly.
A true gentleman in every sense of the word – his love for his family was obvious to all around him. Our prayers to Rosemary and the entire family.
Love,
Bill and Mary Beth
Uncle Gennaro you will forever be missed. I always enjoyed a good conersation with you in my early years of my youth.Your positive outlook on life,wisdom and kindness contributed tward the person i am today. Our thoughts and hearts are with Aunt Rosemary and the enter family.
Aunt Rosemary, Diana and Geraldine,
Thoughts and prayers are with you as you.
Our deepest sympathy.
The world has lost a kind and thoughtful gentleman! Always had a smile on his face. Loved his family dearly and was a wonderful grandpa to his grandchildren. He will be missed by many. Our prayers go to all his family.
Love,
Janet and Bill
Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time.