Peter Ralph Durante, Sr., 74, of Northford, former long time resident of New Haven, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Hospital of St. Raphael, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Louise Rossi Durante. Born in New Haven on December 8, 1937; son of the late Emil and Nellie Palmieri Durante.
Peter was Director of the Housing Code Enforcement for the City of New Haven for many years and later was the City of New Haven Director of Public Works until his retirement. Peter was an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan; enjoyed horse racing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his loving grandsons, always making an effort to attend their extra curricular activities regardless of his health.
Father of Denise (Robert) Wentworth of Northford and Peter (Tina) Durante, Jr. of North Haven. Grandfather of Christopher and Zachary Wentworth, Peter Jacob Durante and Gabriel Durante. Brother of Rose (Louis) Proto of Hamden. Son-in-law of Al and Tillie Rossi of Orange. Brother-in-law of Bill and Berta Girasuolo, John and Marie Rossi all of Orange. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 10:45. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Father McGivney Cancer Center, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511.
Peter was Director of the Housing Code Enforcement for the City of New Haven for many years and later was the City of New Haven Director of Public Works until his retirement. Peter was an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan; enjoyed horse racing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his loving grandsons, always making an effort to attend their extra curricular activities regardless of his health.
Father of Denise (Robert) Wentworth of Northford and Peter (Tina) Durante, Jr. of North Haven. Grandfather of Christopher and Zachary Wentworth, Peter Jacob Durante and Gabriel Durante. Brother of Rose (Louis) Proto of Hamden. Son-in-law of Al and Tillie Rossi of Orange. Brother-in-law of Bill and Berta Girasuolo, John and Marie Rossi all of Orange. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 10:45. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Father McGivney Cancer Center, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511.
Peter Ralph Durante, Sr., 74, of Northford, former long time resident of New Haven, passed away Monday, October 29, 2012 at the Hospital of St. Raphael, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Louise Rossi Durante. Born in New Haven on December 8, 1937; son of the late Emil and Nellie Palmieri Durante.
Peter was Director of the Housing Code Enforcement for the City of New Haven for many years and later was the City of New Haven Director of Public Works until his retirement. Peter was an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan; enjoyed horse racing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his loving grandsons, always making an effort to attend their extra curricular activities regardless of his health.
Father of Denise (Robert) Wentworth of Northford and Peter (Tina) Durante, Jr. of North Haven. Grandfather of Christopher and Zachary Wentworth, Peter Jacob Durante and Gabriel Durante. Brother of Rose (Louis) Proto of Hamden. Son-in-law of Al and Tillie Rossi of Orange. Brother-in-law of Bill and Berta Girasuolo, John and Marie Rossi all of Orange. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 10:45. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Father McGivney Cancer Center, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511.
Peter was Director of the Housing Code Enforcement for the City of New Haven for many years and later was the City of New Haven Director of Public Works until his retirement. Peter was an avid New York Yankees and Giants fan; enjoyed horse racing, but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his loving grandsons, always making an effort to attend their extra curricular activities regardless of his health.
Father of Denise (Robert) Wentworth of Northford and Peter (Tina) Durante, Jr. of North Haven. Grandfather of Christopher and Zachary Wentworth, Peter Jacob Durante and Gabriel Durante. Brother of Rose (Louis) Proto of Hamden. Son-in-law of Al and Tillie Rossi of Orange. Brother-in-law of Bill and Berta Girasuolo, John and Marie Rossi all of Orange. Also survived by nieces and nephews.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 10:45. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church at 11:30. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Father McGivney Cancer Center, 1450 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511.
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