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Nelson Cecarelli Obituary

NORTHFORD - Nelson Thomas Cecarelli Jr., 27, died suddenly on Saturday, June 1, 2013, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident that night in North Haven.

Nelson was born in New Haven on Sept. 13, 1985, and had been a lifelong area resident. He attended North Branford schools and had earned some college credit from Gateway Community College. He worked on the Cecarelli family farm and was currently working as a truck driver for Severance Trucking Company. He dearly loved his nephew who held a special place in his heart. He enjoyed long walks with his dog Lexi and especially enjoyed riding his motorcycle.

He is survived by his parents, Nelson T Cecarelli Sr., and Georgene Iacucci Cecarelli, of Northford; his sister, Jenna Cecarelli and her son, Dustin Cecarelli, of Northford; his aunt, Bonnie Cecarelli, of East Haven; his uncles, Gary (Debbie) Iacucci, of North Haven and Lee (Patti) Iacucci, of East Haven. He is also survived by numerous other relatives and friends whos lives he touched with his presence here on earth. He is predeceased by his grandparents, George and Patricia Iacucci; Nelson and Joyce Cecarelli.

Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Andrew Episcopal Church, Northford at 10 a.m. Saturday to attend a funeral service and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in Northford Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Andrew Episcopal Church, 1311 Middletown Ave., Northford, CT 06472.

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Published by The Record-Journal on Jun. 6, 2013.
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Missing you extra today. Please take care of neph. Love to you and the Cecarelli family always.

Jen

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May 24, 2023

Love you always And miss you! I still feel you here❤

Bonnie Cecarelli

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June 1, 2020

Missing you the same now hasn't changed

Tara

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May 10, 2019

missing you so much, wish I could call you, hug you

tara

September 21, 2015

Miss you so much. So thankful that i have videos. Love you always

tara

March 17, 2015

Lost without you.

tara

December 9, 2014

I'd do anything and give anything to have you back. The thought of never hugging you again tears me apart. I miss you so much. Love you forever.

Tara

July 28, 2014

miss you so much

tara

June 20, 2014

May 11, 2014

May 11, 2014

Sorry for your loss..Nelson was a great guy and will forever be missed, wish i could have made services, i was away. My prayers are with your family.

Linda Rusconi

February 5, 2014

God I miss you like crazy

tara

January 22, 2014

I also just found out very late my prayers go out to hia family ...can somebody please let me know where he is buried

joey leblanc

January 13, 2014

We humans aren't smart enough to understand the afterlife but wherever or whatever you are we wish you a merry christmas and please know that you will be loved forever.

James Merrill

December 21, 2013

Dear Jory,
Sending you light and love throughout the holiday season knowing that Nelson will be with you in spirit and praying you feel him.
Deborah (Bright) Stevens

Deborah Stevens

November 22, 2013

I miss you so much all the time. I'll never understand why he took you. Nobody can ever replace you, not even close. Lily mouse misses you too. Love you forever...

Tara

November 21, 2013

I miss you so much, need you, love you.
How I miss your smile & hugs.

Tara

October 7, 2013

T ara, I know your feelimg. I had Nelson's Aunt Alice for sixty eight years and I still have that hopeless hope. that somehow I'll find her in the kitchen when I waken in the morning. Some kind friends say, "What memories you will always have." But how does one hug a memory?

James Merrill

September 18, 2013

I love you and miss you so much. Lily mouse slept on me last night like she use to sleep on you. Time isn't making anything easier. Happy Birthday. I soooo badly miss your smile when I'd see you and meeting for random hugs. I'll never understand why God would take you from me, your family and everyone else that needed you. Way too soon... It's so painful, my heart feels like someone is twisting it and crushing it. All I'm ever going to want is you back.

Tara

September 17, 2013

To Nelson,
Tonight is your birthday. Words will never express the sorrow I feel in my heart. Your family misses you more than you could ever imagine.
Happy Birthday to the most precious person I've ever known.
Love you always,
Aunt Bonnie

September 13, 2013

Baby,
I miss you so much!
luv always

tara

August 23, 2013

Nelson,
Your Uncle Jim Merrill shared the awful news yesterday. While we can't begin to comprehend the pain you must feel, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Charlie and Karen Rowland

August 8, 2013

Nel,
Happy first 4th in heaven. It still seems unreal that you are just gone. I miss you and your beautiful heart. We should be leaving for Florida in less than 2 weeks. So many more memories we should have been able to make. So much love missing from my life now, you really are the best thing that ever happened to me. I wish I could just meet you for lunch one more time. One more hug, one more phone call... xoxo love you forever

tara

July 5, 2013

Nelson, I had not heard, as I had been out of the office for a bit. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God give you strength to go on.

Jane Slupecki

July 4, 2013

Dear Jory...my heart goes out to you for the passing of your son. You have always remained dear to me throughout the years and at this time, even more so. I hold you and your family in my heart and pray you are comforted by all the love that surrounds you and the knowing that Nelson is near, just in a different way. With love.....
Deborah Bright Stevens

Deborah Stevens

June 29, 2013

I miss you more every minute and every hour of every day. I miss your smile and your tight hugs. I wish I could bring you back. Seeing you on weekends was my reason to get through the week. Lily mouse misses you too. Love you more than life Nel

tara

June 25, 2013

I never had the privilege of knowing Nelson Jr., but when I saw the news via Facebook, I was deeply saddened for both of you, Jory and Nelson. It's been quite a few years now since we've been in touch, but my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of mourning. May you find strength and support from your loved ones during this most difficult time.

Kevin Boutote

June 24, 2013

Tara

June 19, 2013

tara

June 17, 2013

Every day, every minute seems harder and harder. You are my sunshine and my rock. My heart hurts so bad not seeing your smile, hearing your voice or squeezing you. I miss your egg & cheese sandwiches and you making me soup in bed.
Love you bay

tara

June 17, 2013

tara

June 14, 2013

Tara

June 14, 2013

To the Cecarellis,
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family.

Carmen Molina

June 13, 2013

Dear Nelson and family: We deeply feel their pain for the loss of your son Nelson.
With feelings of consideration,

Domenic and Gloria Piombino

June 13, 2013

Just heard the sad news about your son Nelson, my heart goes out to all of you. There are no words to express how sad I feel. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Laurie Glenn Charboneau

June 13, 2013

Our sincere sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. There are no words to express how sad we are for all of you.

Glenn Family

June 13, 2013

Dear Nelson and family,
I was away when this happened and just heard the news yesterday from Farm Bureau. I am deeply saddened by your loss and my heart goes out to you all.
If there is anything I can do, please ask at any time.
Your friend,
Rick Blauvelt; Stanton Equipment, Inc.

June 13, 2013

If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you back again. No farewell words were spoken, no time to say goodbye, you were gone before I knew it and only God knows why. My heart aches with sadness and secret tears still flow, what it means to lose you, no one can ever know. But now I know u want me, to mourn for you no more, to remember all the happy times, life still has much in store. You'll never be forgotten and I pledge to you today, a hallowed place within my heart, where you will always stay.
<~ This still feels like a bad dream and so surreal. Love you more than life. I hope you are with me everyday Angel.

tara

June 10, 2013

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of your son Nelson Jr. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Susan & Leon

June 10, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy to the Cecarelli family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara King Stone

June 10, 2013

The outpouring of love at Nelson Jr's amazing and beautiful service was overwhelming. It speaks volumes about who he was and why he will be so deeply missed. Rest in peace Nelson Jr. and love to all grieving your untimely departure and seeking hope and healing. Our thoughts and prayers always. xxxo, the clinton wood family.

Denise, Glenn, and the boys

June 9, 2013

sorry for your loss Nelson and Jory. you are in our prayers. the ( Ron)Beisaw family.

June 8, 2013

Nelson, I saw a post on Facebook about your son's passing and wanted to pass along my thoughts and prayers to you and yours. Peace to you all....Laurie Vincent

June 8, 2013

sorry for the loss....r.i.p bro well miss you

robert frisco

June 8, 2013

Nelson and Jory,

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.

Diane (Salg) Seales

Diane Seales

June 8, 2013

Nelson, words can't express our sorrow at this time, but just having the time that we did with you makes us feel lucky! Even though you were taken from us way too soon you still had a huge impact on everyone you came in contact with! You are sincerely missed.

Ashley and Todd Ash

June 7, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you..

Sharon and Russ Berger (Arthur)

June 7, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you..

Sharon and Russ Berger (Arthur)

June 7, 2013

Nelson, Jory and family:
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Love, the Parise Family

Parise

June 7, 2013

Gone too soon! Sympathy and Prayers to the Cicarelli and Iacuccis.

Don and Deb Newell

June 7, 2013

You are in my thoughts & prayers.

June 7, 2013

Nelson, there are no words to say. My sincerest condolences to you and your family on the loss of Nelson Jr. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you celebrate the life of your son. May he rest in peace and may your memories help you all through this.

Maryann Naylor

June 7, 2013

Glenice Williams Trainor

Glenice Williams Trainor

June 7, 2013

Nelson and family: Deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. I did not know your son but what a handsomefellow he was. Just like you. Why do terrible things happen to good people? I have no answer.

Glenice Williams Trainor
Jensen Beach,Florida

Glenice Trainor

June 7, 2013

Nelson and family, I am very sorry to hear about your loss of your dear son, Nelson Jr. My sympathies to all of you, and may your son rest in peace!

Jan Roberts Cattaruzza

June 6, 2013

So sorry for your loss. On behalf of The, Rebeschi Family

Laura Rebeschi

June 6, 2013

Nelson,

So sorry for your loss. May your son rest in peace.

Dale DelVecchio

June 6, 2013

Nelson I hope you hear me. The world will not be the same without you. I knew you mostly when you were younger and then through my daughter as you grew up. You had a special place in peoples hearts and you will be missed. God will take care of you and make you happy as you did for others. Rest in peace.

Mark Rowland

June 6, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Dennis & Jean Walters

June 6, 2013

Nelson, My heartfelt prayers to you, your wife and family at this most difficult time. I missed seeing you at the reunion, and have thought of you often since then. I pray you find some comfort knowing God will take care of your son. My condolences to you all...

Bambi Brewer cernogrsky

June 6, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Cecarelli family. Jenna was one of my best friends growing up which in turn made her & Nelson apart of my childhood & adolescent memories. There aren't words for this & I wish you all nothing but positive thoughts, hugs & heeling during this difficult time. Stay strong & know you have an abundance of support & love from those around you <3

Colleen Keyes

June 6, 2013

My condolences go out to your friends and family! Here is a little something for you..... Rest in Peace: A face we love is missing a voice we know is still, a place is vacant in all our hearts, that only you could fill. Tears in our eyes they won't go away, we wish you were here with us today. We know you never meant to hurt us, or to make us cry. Our love for you will always stay, if only things didn't end this way. But now you've brought it to the final end, we will always remember you as our friend. We love you Rest in Paradise until we meet again.

White Family

June 6, 2013

R.I.P Nelson. You maybe gone but you will never be forgotten in my eyes! I miss you already! Love you!

Sherry

June 6, 2013

nelson you always had a special place in my heart I miss your laugh smile & how we where when we hung out together but the lord wanted you by his side more. I miss u and my prayers and condolences go out to your family & I know we will see each other again.

christie hyde

June 6, 2013

Sorry for ur loss my prayers r with yu Rock The Heavens Nelson Thomas Cecarelli

Ashley Garcia

June 6, 2013

My condolences to the family of Nelson Cecarelli, Jr. on your tragic loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May your days be filled with cherished memories to comfort you as you go through this journey of grief and may Nelson rest in peace in God's eternal light.

Marie (Orifice) Warner

Maria Warner

June 6, 2013

Rest In Peace Brother... Love and Sympathy to the Cecarellis.

Christopher White

June 6, 2013

Nelson, our most deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family.

Lynn & Ed Busch

June 6, 2013

Nelson you were one of my best friends growing up. Through good times and bad I always saw you as a person who would do anything for anyone. There are so many memories that I have of us growing up and they all make me smile and laugh. My deepest sympathy to your whole family. You will always have a spot in my heart

Michael Fernandez

June 6, 2013

To the Cecarelli & Iacucci families please except our deepest sympathy.
Mike & Laurel Caprio

Mike Caprio

June 6, 2013

Our deepest thought's and prayers go out to the Cecarelli family.


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Tony Z's Owners and Staff

June 6, 2013

There are no words.....?

Lori & Martin Carpenter

June 6, 2013

Jimmy and I know exactly what you are going through and we are deeply sorry. No matter what we might say only God and love can ease the awful pain. With our love, Uncle Jim and Jimmy.
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James Merrill

June 6, 2013

Deepest sympathy and thoughts are with you during this tragic loss. May God give you the strength to get you through this great loss. Love and prayers to all the Cecarelli family.

Verne and Sandra Williams Garbers

June 6, 2013

To the Cecarelli and Iacucci Familys,our thoughts and prayers are will you.
Grahams of Clinton

Mike Graham

June 6, 2013

RIP Nelson you were a wonderful guy and I will treasure all the memories I have of you. My deepest condolences to all who knew u and loved you.

Lauren Sanzone

June 6, 2013

I will never forget you, your smile, your voice, the incredible impact you had on me, my heart, my life. The first boy I ever made pancakes for. You,my dear, will live on in my memories, my dreams and my heart.

Tonya

June 5, 2013

We'll miss you man, you'll always be a brother to us. Our thoughts, love, and our deepest condolences to your family.

Justin Dippold

June 5, 2013

Sending you all our deepest sympathy, much love & support and many prayers for strength at this unimaginable loss. We are here for you...

Hindinger Family

June 5, 2013

Sending you all our deepest sympathy, much love & support and many prayers for strength at this unimaginable loss. We are here for you...

Hindinger Family

June 5, 2013

Beautiful person inside & out. I love you and miss you. I am so happy how close we have been these last few months.

tara

June 5, 2013

To the Cecarelli Family...Our sincere sorrow... Our family truely loved Nelson. The fondest memory I have of our son's childhood is with Nelson. I was returning from shopping, turned the car onto Village Street to see two young boys, at a child size picnic table.. with a goat playing on this table and the boys selling bags of sweet corn. It was your son Nelson and my son Dane in your front yard. A Rockwell moment that I will treasure forever. I treasure that memory of our sons together as 9 year old boys enjoying summer in Northford. Thank you that my son had a dear friend as Nelson, we enjoyed him at our home. Anita, Joe, Tara and Dane Hanley. Northford

June 5, 2013

You will be truely missed, you can rest with the angels tonight.

Jen Hill

June 5, 2013

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