Andrew J. Cafiero, 96, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Yale New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael campus with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 72 years to Antoinette Giordano Cafiero. Andrew was born in New Haven on April 12, 1923 and was the son of the late Louis and Albina Criscuolo Cafiero. He served his country faithfully in the US Army Combat Engineers Group in both the Pacific and European Theaters during WW II. Andrew had worked for the former Winchester’s Repeating Arms, was an electrician for area companies and later had worked for Nordin Technologies. He was a handyman known as a jack-of-all-trades. Andrew enjoyed bowling and golfing but most of all he enjoyed his family whom he loved unconditionally. Father of Andrew (Gloria) Cafiero, Jr., Paul Cafiero and Mark (Jean) Cafiero. Grandfather of Anthony (Denise) Cafiero, Andrea (Davide) Cappiello, Jeana (Gennaro) Gambardella,Stephanie (Jason) Roscow and Mark Andrew Cafiero. Great-grandfather of Christopher, Alexandra, Gabriella, Ava Rose, Marcello, Graysen and Lola Jean. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a sister Theresa Sacco and a brother Frank Cafiero.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Family and friends are invited to go directly to Our Lady of Victory Church, 600 Jones Hill Road, West Haven on Wednesday morning at 11:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929.
Dear Cafiero Family,
We extend our deepest condolences on the loss of such a beautiful person. We are blessed to have had the honor of knowing Andy and to have shared a few good times together. He was kindhearted and a true gentleman. He leaves behind a wonderful family that he was so proud of. We shall miss that handsome smile of his. May he rest in peace.
Dear Cafiero family we extend our deepest condolences we only met Andrew once at Steph and Jay’s wedding immediately loved him he was a gracious man wish I coul have gotten to know him more we pray that he is with the Lord. Ervin and Ann Roscow May peaceful be with your family
Coach Andy and family. So sorry for the loss of your father. You and the family are in our prayers! God Bless
The Simone Family!
We had many happy family times with Andy and his family. It was always a pleasure to be in his company. Our deepest condolences. May he rest in peace.
On behalf of the American Legion, Post 196 Milford, The United States Army and a grateful nation we thank Andrew for his service. May God bless Andrew and his family.
Our daughter Katie worked with Toni at the Bayer Federal Credit Union. She spoke fondly of Andy, who was “a great man.” May you find comfort in your wonderful memories.
Lou and Ann Eden
We were so saddened by the news of Andy passing. What a special man he was. We will miss him in Florida. May he Rest In Peace. Love to you Toni and your family. Roger and Nancy
Gramps….. A piece of my heart went with you on Sunday. I miss you so much already. Our Saturday dinners will never be the same without you there to laugh and joke. no house that we renovate going forward will ever be the same either because your touch is not there. I will keep the sound of your voice in my head always. “I love you a bushel and a peck and hug around the neck”