John Joseph Cretella, 52, passed away in his home in New Haven on February 20, 2022. John was a 1988 Graduate of Daniel Hand High School in Madison CT and went on to attend Johnson and Wales University to study Culinary Arts. John had a passion for cooking and playing his guitar and was also an avid 49ers fan. He is survived by his wife, Noel; his stepchildren, Courtney, Joseph, and Jaquelyne Barbesco all of Connecticut; his mother Alexis of Jacksonville FL; his brother and wife Jeffrey and Peggy Cretella of Jacksonville, FL; his Niece Jaimey Cretella of Ohio; and his parents-in-law Louise and Arthur Byrne of New Haven. He is predeceased by his father, Joseph Cretella of Wallingford, and his beloved dog Sadie.
Calling hours will be held in The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Sunday, February 27th from 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral a service will be conducted in the funeral home Monday, February 28th at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. Donations may be made in John’s memory to the The Animal Haven Inc., 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT. 06473.
To my husband. Words can not express how much I love you and how much I am going to miss you. You were my best friend, my love, my rock and my everything. I keep with me our memories we have made through the years in my heart and never forget how you loved me and the children. You had such a loving heart and fought many battles. Know now that you are with our Ms Sadie who I know was waiting for you and all our loved ones who went before you. You are rocking the heavens. Please watch over us all and know not one day will go by without wishing you were here.
I’m so sorry for your loss. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Michelle
So sorry for your loss, I knew Joe as far back from
miller st in the old neighborhood, those were good
days. I will pray for John.
Please accept our deposit sympathy at the loss of your beloved John.We send our love and prayers for you cousin Louise and Art and your family.Love cousins Deb, Michele and Mia
John was an old friend of mine and he would enter my mind at times. I always wondered how he was doing. He had a great sense of humor. My sincere condolences go out to his family.