Fred Fiore, 91, of Northford, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2014 at the Village Green, Wallingford with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Angela Carmucci Fiore. Fred was born in New Haven on September 25, 1922; son of the late Pacifico and Maria Alfonsa Franco Fiore and had served his country faithfully in the US Army during WW II. Fred obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the Julius Hart School of Music in Hartford; studied opera and sang opera throughout the New Haven area; was a vocal teacher having sung at both Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Hamden and St. Therese Church, North Haven, and had worked as a Senior Buyer for the Richardson Corporation of West Haven for many years until his retirement. He was an avid New York Yankee fan; was always there to help not only his family but many others in need of his guidance. Most importantly, Fred was a devoted and loving husband, father, poppie and friend, he loved his family unconditionally. Father of Frederico Fiore, Georgina Fiore (Don Brelsford), Toni Andrea Roberts and the late John Roberts. Grandfather of Christopher Fiore (Kathleen), Steven and Gianna Roberts and Ginette Gerardo (Michael). Also survived by six great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his brothers, Anthony, Andrew, Matteo “Matty” and Louis Fiore, and sisters Josephine Trotta, Anna Masi, Gilda D’Albero and Madeline Masi.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Tuesday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church at 10:00. Entombment with full military honors will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 PM.
Poppie, I will forever remember your beautiful smile and warm embrace. I will always cherish your memory, and I am so blessed to call you my Grandfather. I love you.
Toni & Family-I will always remember what a sweet man your father, grandfather was. He would always make my day when he called into Sinoway with his usual "Hello this is Mr. Fiore-Toni's father". I did not realize he was a vocal coach and sang. Now I understand why he had that wonderful voice! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Love to you all!
We are so sorry for your loss…Mr. Fiore was a wonderful man, devoted husband, father and friend…God bless all of you.
With love, Donna, Christina and Anthony
so sorry to hear about your dad my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. may god give you the strenght in your time of need
today,the world lost a great person and a great musican and a great friend..my prayers and my daily office will be offered for his soul..may God keep him closes to all his angel's and saints..and may his voice never be forgotten……….