Petrella, Frederick Patrick, age 63 of Northford, passed away with his family by his side on November 29, 2019, after a brave and long-fought battle with cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Fred was born in Hartford, CT on April 29, 1956, and was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (DiBacco) Petrella. He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Laura, and his two children, Andrew (Katy) Petrella and Kristin (Michael May) Petrella; his granddaughter Isla Petrella; brothers Vincent and Frank (Linda) Petrella; sisters Regina (Thomas) Gibans and Candida (Mark) Robinson; 18 nieces and nephews, and many in-laws and out-laws.
Fred was a graduate of Windsor High School and Southern CT State University. He worked for Cushman & Wakefield and Sentry Real Estate before starting his own company – CT Realty Group. He served as CCIM CT Chapter President (2003-04), CCIM Institute’s Regional Vice President (2005-06) and President Elect (2012). He loved his Red Sox and UConn basketball, a good wine, mowing the lawn, his fish, racquetball, playing the accordion and piano, the family cats, Disney World, Guinness, LBI, the game of golf, Lyman Orchards Golf Club, and his yearly golf trip to Stratton with his other brothers. But most of all, he was completely devoted to his family and showed it in so many ways, as a husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by so many friends and family members.
Special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Smilow Cancer Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital, whose care and compassion made the many trips there bearable.
A memorial service and celebration of life will take place on Sunday, December 22, 2019, beginning with calling hours at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, followed by a service and dinner at 5:30 pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3 Trumbull Place, North Haven. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Fred can be made to the Closer to Free Fund, which jointly supports Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New Haven and Yale Cancer Center. Please make checks payable to Closer to Free Fund and mail to P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508 Please include honoree’s name on the memo line, or the Chase Family Movement Disorder Center 280 So. Main St., Cheshire, CT 06410
Rest in peace little brother, we love you and will miss you dearly…
What a GREAT person! You will be sorely missed.
The Petrella Family was my second family and my second home for all of my young life. The realization of loosing a member of what still is, one of the family, is so profoundly painful! Rest in Peace Fred. My heart aches for all who love, and will always miss you!
Fred (aka Pharaoh), Rest In Peace knowing that you have had impact on so many peoples lives. I will look back with a huge smile at the times we had at Stratton in the Fall to end the golf season. So many laughs, wonderful memories, all because of you! Laura and family, my deepest condolences and hope you find comfort in knowing so many of us loved and will miss Fred dearly.
I’m glad you’re out from underneath it all – looking forward to the next time. Pax
There are so many wonderful moments shared with Fred and family – LBI – Stratton Golf – Lyman Golf – Road trip to Millbrook – The Melot Construction Co (work and wine) – Always there to provide advise with any commercial real estate questions as well being there as a friend to contact just to catch up on – “life”… Will be missed in so many ways – but most importantly, having the privilege to know Fred and family as true friends… will always remember he would say – “brother from another mother”…Miss you Fred
It was a pleasure working with Fred over the years. He will be greatly missed.
Laura and Family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Love
Patti Carlo
RIP my dear friend Freddie . Who I had met in the last few years- and it was one of the finest meetings of my lifetime . I will sadly and dearly miss you. Especially our many unannounced good meetings and conversations!
Rest in peace my friend, we love you. We will stay close to your beloved wife and keep her company. May god hold you in his loving arms.
God bless you Petrella family…you are in our hearts and prayers. We have wonderful memories to treasure. What a special man.
RIP my friend Freddie! It was a true pleasure and treasure meeting and knowing you for the last few years. I treasure the pop up visits and constructive conversation and ideas and visions we shared together! You will be severely missed! I love you – Bill
Regina, Vince, and Frank – so sorry to learn of this today. Fred and your entire family were very special to me. I enjoyed times spent with your folks, they even included me one summer to Tom’s River. All my best to each of you, and Fred’s family.
So saddened to hear of Fred’s passing. He was a wonderful man and he will be missed
He will be missed by so many. I admired his many talents and his wonderful family! So sorry Laura, I will pray for strength for you and your family..
Laura and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know I will keep you in my prayers at this sad time. Fred was such a kind & friendly person with a big heart.
Maureen McCarthy
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Freddie. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family.
We have known Fred since 1973 when he started his first job at McDonald’s in Windsor. He knew he was always welcome in our home since we considered him part of our family. There are no words to express the ache in our hearts for those who, like us, loved him. We will forever miss his “be-there-in-about-an-hour” phone calls. The world has lost a truly wonderful person.
So sorry for the families loss. Fred was a very good man, way to early. Prayers are with you. Jack and Mary McCambridge
Dear cousins,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
We send our love and deepest sympathies.
Rest In Peace Cousin Fred…..
Sorry for your loss, deep regrets for your great family. Our Pilgrim Village rat pack had a blast from kindergarten to pool parties, bball, fierce pingpong battles and champion softballers, it was great to be there with you. Rest well.
Rest in peace Fred . Been many years since the days working together at the Gathering. My prayers for you and your family. God bless old friend . Until we meet again….
Rest in peace Fred. You’re smiling face and positive outlook will be missed at Lyman. You were truly one of the nice guy’s.
Fred will be missed. He was one of the nicest gentlemen that I have known. It was an honor to have had the privilege of knowing him. He was brave and honorable. Rest in peace Fred.
Fred was the such a nice man. He was the best landlord I ever had. He was compassionate, accommodating, personable, giving and thoughtful. He created an atmosphere of ease, connection and caring within the building.
I am grateful to have known Fred.
Dear Laura and Family, When we think of Fred we see his smile and feel his positivity. We are blessed with wonderful memories from the soccer field to the evenings spent at On Broadway and with the Mills. May you know we hold you all in our prayers and hearts. He was one very special man who will be missed by all. God Bless, Jeanne and Billy