Anthony J. Gentile, 87, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. Anthony was born in New Haven on June 22, 1931 and was the son of the late Stephen and Eleanor Fronzi Gentile. He was also predeceased by the mother of his children Maureen Gentile. A graduate of Providence College where he earned a B.A. degree in Economics and Philosophy. He spent most of his career in banking retiring as a Vice President. He also was a teacher at Notre Dame High School for a short period of time where he taught history, psychology and religion. Anthony loved being with and spending time with his family, was an avid fan of the N.Y. Giants, N.Y. Yankees and UCONN sports. Father of Steven (Kimberly) Gentile and children Justin and Leah; Kathleen (Jeff) Cohen and children Jason and Brian; Anthony (Brenda) Gentile, Jr. and children Amanda and Ashley. Brother of Josephine (Gene) DelMauro and Gloria (Raymond) Peach. His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home 36 Washington Ave. Thursday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish in St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Ave., North Haven at 10:00 am. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven. The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers and at Anthony Sr’s request, memorial contributions in honor of his mother Eleanor, may be made to the American Cancer Society , 825 Brook Street, I-91 Tech Ctr. #3, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. While we didn’t know your father, he sounds like he was a wonderful person who accomplished much in life. Thank you for sharing the comforting words he spoke to you and your family – a final gift from a loving father.
Dear Steve,
You are close in my thoughts during this difficult period and trust that in time the adjustment to the suffering of your loss will abate. I am here for you and anything else you need.
Bob Soufer
I am so sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in the beautiful hope God gives us for the future at John 5: 28, which says: “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” Soon, we can be sure that “the last enemy, death, is to be brought to nothing,” (1 Corinthians 15:26) and we will once again be reunited with our loved ones that have fallen asleep in death.
Gentile and Peach families,
April and I met Tony through our careers in banking and fondly remember him and our time with him. We pray for Tony’s eternal rest with our Savior and for the Holy Spirit to be with you.
April and Don Panagrossi
New Mexico
To the Children, Sisters and Their Families:
We mourn Tony. In his transition strong faith has earned him the greatest reward. He is remembered not only for integrity, accomplishment and charisma but also an intense love of a wonderful family.