Louis Ernest Naclerio, 84, of North Haven and formally of Hamden, born in New Haven passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was the son of the late Pasquale and Louise Grasso Naclerio of New Haven. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Louise Sidoli Naclerio; his daughters, Attorney Laura (Peter) Zullo and Lynda (Ralph) Cook; and 4 grandchildren, Daniel Zullo, Stephen Zullo, Ralph Cook V and Maria Cook; and 2 great grandsons, Ralph Cook, VI and Samuel Rivera. Other survivors include his sister, Alice Esparo; sister-in-law, Jean Sidoli Gambardella; and brother-in-law, Dr. Raymond Gambardella. He was Uncle Louie to numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers Vincent and Al Naclerio and sister Phyllis Magistro. His formal education began at St. Francis Elementary School, Wilbur Cross High, Cheshire Academy and ended with a BS Degree in Business Administration from Quinnipiac University in 1959. His interest in business began with experiences in his family owned businesses, American Meat Market and Grocery Store and later Naclerio’s Package Store. After graduation from college, he was manager of the Sterling Beverage wholesale liquor distributorship for approximately 5 years. Subsequently, he became employed by the City of New Haven under Mayor Richard Lee and retired 42 years later under Mayor John DeStefano as a Family and Business Relocation Specialist dealing with federal guidelines and eminent domain actions taken by the city, assisting with community development, industrial projects and the livable city initiative. He was on the Advisory Board of the American National Bank, member of the New Haven Columbus Day Committee, Knights of Columbus 4th degree, Italian American Historical Society and the Sons of Italy. Louis enjoyed traveling the world with his family and friends. He had a passion for golf and even achieved a hole in one!
The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home Thursday morning at 9:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden at 10:00. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hamden.
Dear Cook Family…
Our deepest condolences for your loss! Your family will remain in our thoughts and prayers! May you find strength to endure the difficult days ahead and may your memories bring you peace!
Warmest Regards ~
Pauline, Paul, Nicholas & Stephen Caiafa
We are deeply saddened by the sad loss of Louis we shall miss him greatly in Bardi where we would see him and Louise every summer.
Our sincerest condolences to all the family .
Our thoughts and prayers are for Louis and Louise and all their family.
Paul and Antonia
Rest In Peace Louie! You were a good man! My condolences to Louise and the rest of the family.
I always enjoined the time I spent with Louis. He was a pleasure to be around. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Godspeed
Sentite Condoglianze Cara Luisa.
Un abbraccio
Giuseppe e dipendenti Autoservizi P&T
Together with my husband Valentino, I am close to you, Louise and family, in my thoughts and in my prayers with sincere affection and heartfelt condolences. Ciao Louis, rest in peace.
Un abbraccio
Sandra and Valentino, Bergamo- Italy
We are all shocked at the news of the passing away of our friend Louis. He was a very nice person to have around.We will miss his laughter this summer. our thoughts and prayers are with you Luisa and family. God keep him in your care. Franca Daniela Eric and Loredana
I had the fortune and pleasure of meeting,and,becoming friends of Louis E Neclerio for the past thirty five ears, I’ll always remember him as a very special person, my thoughts go to his wife Louise,his daughters Lynda and Laura,and all his family Louis Berni
Sharing in your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you dear. Louise, linda and Laura a warm embrace
Maria Jose b. Rabaiotti
Ci mancherà tanto il suo sorriso…
Un abbraccio grande…
Sentite condoglianze
Lucia e Roberto
Dear Cook Family
Cindy and I are so sorry to hear about Lou. You know I saw Ralph the other day walking by my house and I know he was trying to say something to me but I could not hear him and so I said Ill see you soon. Now I know he was trying to tell me about Lou. Ralph, and Linda we are so sorry. We did not know about the wake – we do not get the Register anymore. Please accept our condolonces and know that Lou is in our prayers.
Ralph and Cindy Zingarella
Laura, Peter and family,
I’m very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. You’re all in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you in this difficult time.
Love, Ginny
So sorry to learn about Louis. Rest in Peace.