Sharon Ann “Peachie” Simonette Celentano, 66, of North Haven, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the CT Hospice, Branford. Born in New Haven on June 23, 1945; daughter of the late Charles J. and Ruth E. Burns Simonette. Sharon worked as a Bid/Contract Coordinator for H.B. Communications of North Haven for the past twenty-one years. She was an avid UCONN basketball fan and also enjoyed all levels of hockey. Trips to the casino were a favorite pastime of hers as well, but the times she treasured most were those spent with her little granddaughters. She especially loved gardening with them. She leaves behind to cherish her memory, daughters Kristin and Sheryl Celentano, son Matthew Celentano and her brightest stars, granddaughters Alana Grace and Ava Nevaeh Celentano. Also survived by her siblings, Joan (Carl)Peterson, Linda Alleva, Charles (Paula) Simonette and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to meet directly at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Hamden on Thursday morning at 11:00 for a mass of Christian burial. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The visiting hours will be Wednesday (TODAY) from 4 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue.