John Crescenzo, 80, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the CT Hospice, Branford. He was the husband of the late Helen Crescenzo.  John was born in New Haven on December 7, 1933; son of the late John and Sandra Santamassimo Crescenzo; had worked as a painter for Yale-New Haven Hospital; enjoyed trout fishing and bowling.  Brother of Joseph (Marie) Crescenzo, Robert (Lorraine) Crescenzo and Dolores Gamberdella.  Also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Private funeral services have been entrusted to the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Interment will be private in St. Lawrence Cemetery.  There will be no visiting hours.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 2075 Silas Deane Hwy,Ste. 100, Rocky Hill, CT  06067