Fernando P. Saracco, retired doctor and husband of Carmen DiPaola Saracco, died on December 29 at the hospital of St. Raphael at Yale New Haven. He was 80 years old. Dr. Saracco was born in San Lorenzello, Italy on March 5, 1936, a son of the late Paolantonio and Amalia DiCerbo Saracco. He received degrees from Fairfield University and the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium. Dr.Saracco practiced internal medicine in Hamden from 1971 to 2014. He was a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Sons of Italy, an active parishioner at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and was honored by the Sons of Italy and the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carmen E. Saracco; his son Anthony Irving Saracco; Anthony’s wife, Emilie; his granddaughter Brooke Ashley Saracco; and siblings Susie DiLella, Nicola Saracco and Joseph Saracco. Predeceased by siblings Concetta Gastaldo, Anna Maria Saracco-DiSanto, Alphonse Saracco and Raymond J. Saracco.
Funeral from the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Tuesday morning 10:30. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 11:00. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (295 Benham St., Hamden, CT 06514) and EWTN (5817 Old Leeds Rd., Irondale, AL 35210). The Saracco family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and staff at the Hospital of Saint Raphael at Yale New Haven, especially the MICU.
Sentite condoglianze to you Carmen & your son his family && i fratelli e la sorelle
Non ho parole solo a dirvi un gtande uomo e grande cuore il nostro caro Dottore Saracco RIP
My heart felt condolences to Dr. Saracco’s family. May you find peace in a difficult time like this.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family….a truly special man has left this earth! I had the distinct pleasure of working with him for 13 years at Sacred Heart Manor caring for the elderly Sisters. Everyone was all smiles when he stepped off of the elevator. They had the upmost love trust and respect for him as did I! I am truly saddened by his passing and will keep you all in my prayers.
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Ricordo il dott. Fernando come persona di grande simpatia ed entusiasta delle bellezza di questo lembo di Liguria dove sorge la mia piccola città. Esprimo a sua moglie, a suo figlio e a tutti i suoi parenti la mia profonda partecipazione al loro dolore.
I am so very sorry for your unbearable loss…your beautiful memories will give you strength. Fondly, Maria Coppola
Esprimiamo le più sincere condoglianze per questo profondo momento.
La Famiglia Carmine Venditti.
My thought and prayers to all the family. Dr.Saracco was a most compassionate person not just to me personally but to every patient. My prayers for each of you…Carmen and Susie especially.
To the Saracco Family,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your loved one. The closest relative I know is my podiatrist, Joseph Saracco, Jr.
May you remain strong in your sorrow, as Fernando will be guiding your steps. My prayers to all family members and friends during your tragic loss.
My deepest sympathies to all of Dr. Saracco’s family. He was the primary care physician for both me and my late husband. I have fond memories of our visits to his office, and I remember how kind he was to me and extended his sympathy when my husband passed away seven years ago. In fact, the last time I had an appointment before he retired, he was fighting with the computer as he attempted to input my information, and was very apologetic about all the time it was taking. He was a true gentleman and well respected. I certainly will miss him.
Dear Carmen; I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Fernando was a saintly, loving and caring husband, father and grandfather taken so soon. I could not attend the wake services and funeral due to my own health issues. My wife also broke her arm recently and cannot travel. I will try to attend the mass for him Tuesday morning.
Nick Manzi & family
Dear Carmen and Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Saracco. Not only was he a good doctor, he was a good Catholic doctor. May Jesus the Good Shepherd welcome him into His heavenly kingdom.
Prayerfully,
Sister M. Emmanuel, ASCJ
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Not only was Dr. Saracco a great doctor, he was a kind, loving, caring person. Eight years ago my Dad (Joe D’Errico ) was sick at home not being able to go to the office.
Dr. Saracco came to visit him twice at home. Shortly after that my dad passed away. May your beautiful memories of him live on in your heart.
My deepest Sympathy to the family of Dr. F. Saracco. He was a WONDERFUL Doctor and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Mazzacane
My deepest Sympathy to the family of Dr. F. Saracco He was a WONDERFUL Doctor and will be greatly missed. My thoghts and prayers are with you.
Mary Mazzacane
Fernando Saracco, a special man who loved his family, his wife Carmen and his son Anthony and his profession and the others with big love. Condolences to a sweet wife Carmen and to wonderful son Anthony from all the Gagliardi family! Love Serenella