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1928
DIED
2016
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Vincent Onorato Obituary
Mr. Onorato was born on Sept. 25, 1928, in Groton, to Louis Onorato and Pauline Tierno. He was a graduate of the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. He was proud to be a pharmacist. He was co-founder of Ocean Pharmacy on Ocean Avenue in New London, and he also worked for numerous other pharmacies in the area.
Mr. Onorato coached minor league baseball as well as basketball and was a mentor to many in the community.
Mr. Onorato is survived by his wife, Joanne C. Onorato (Drea) of New London; son, Brandt Onorato and wife, Christine Becotte, of Keene, N.H.; sisters Marie Costello of Groton and Jenette Schick of Poughquag, N.Y.; nieces, Lisa Delgrosso-Costello of Groton and Laurie Schick-Schneider of Hartford; nephews, David Costello of Groton and Jeffrey Schick of Upper Sattle River, N.J.
He was predeceased by his son, Douglas J. Onorato.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016, in St. Joseph Church, New London. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Visiting Nurse Association of Southeastern Connecticut, 403 North Frontage Road, Waterford, CT 06385.
Fulton-Theroux Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Please visit www.fultontherouxnewlondon.com for tributes, directions, and more service information.
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Tasha
March 9, 2016
May he rest in peace and he is in my prayers. Sending my love! xoxo
Kristin LaFemina
March 6, 2016
So sorry to hear this news. Sending thoughts and prayers to the Costello and Onorato Families
Tony & Ann Gigliotti
March 6, 2016
Onorato Family,
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I worked with Jim, many years ago, at the Professional Pharmacy. Jim was a fine gentleman and a highly respected pharmacist. We will miss chatting with him when we met at Stop & Shop. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 4, 2016
Dear Joanne and Brandt,
We were very sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Seipa and Mayer
March 4, 2016
Dear Joanne and Brandt,
We were very sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Seipa and Mayer
March 3, 2016
Dear Brandt and family
I am very sorry to hear of your father,s passing. My love and prayers go out to all of you at this time.
With love, Eleanor Becotte, Hampton, NH
Karen Foley
March 3, 2016
Dear Joanne and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen Ruddy Foley
Helen and Al Siciliano
March 3, 2016
Dear Brandt and family, We were so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. He was a terrific soul and let us remind ourselves that life does not end but merely transmutes. We say good-bye to the physical focus and greet the relationship with his soul that now begins anew. Bless you all. The Siciliano Family
Gloria & Frank Bailey
March 2, 2016
Sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. Our thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. I have many happy.memories at your home growing up.
March 2, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a very kind man and good neighbor. We will miss him. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Montavon family
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Cheryl Copp
March 2, 2016
Brandt and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Jim has been a wonderful and helpful neighbor to me for 20 years. I will miss him. God bless him and your family.
John Kanabis
March 2, 2016
Brandt,
So sorry to hear the loss of your father. Will always have the pleasant memories of him coaching us (St. Josephs basketball team ). Thoughts and Prayers.
Christine Becotte
March 2, 2016
Jim was a really wonderful father to Brandt and a wonderful father-in-law to me. We have had some really good belly laughs! I enjoyed cooking holiday meals for him, as Monique said - he was so easy to please and appreciative of everything anyone did on his behalf. We will miss him greatly and are thankful that he was the head of our family. Love you Jim!
March 2, 2016
Brandt and family.
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Both he and your mom are wonderful people. I was a spectator many a day when they would visit my parents and "yuck" it up together like they were 18 again. May his memory be eternal. Ann Buonocore
Monique Allaire
March 2, 2016
I had the pleasure to assist Jim a few times a week through Seniors Helping Seniors since November. I would pick him up in his wife's room, take him home, cook for him or take him shopping, and share many conversations ranging from kids, to society, cooking, etc. When it came to preparing meals for him, he would tell me, "Make what you will, I will eat what you cook." Such an easygoing man with a heart of gold, pride in his family and home, and quiet patience. He shared stories about family outings, tales about his two sons (who I could tell he was extremely proud of), his life growing up, the values instilled in him by his parents. I was honored to get to know him. My prayers are with Brandt and the rest of his family. Much love to you all. He was a phenomenal, gentle man.
Angela Maybury Bridger
March 2, 2016
I worked with Jim at Ocean Pharmacy - proud to have known him.
wanyne & rosalie muller
March 2, 2016
We were so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. He was a warm and wonderful friend. We'll miss our chat whenever we ran into him at Stop & Shop and Dunkin Donuts. He was a "presence" we will all miss.
Lynn Miner
March 2, 2016
Marie and Jenette, & family. My condolences to all.
Lynn (Edwards)Miner, Belmont,Maine
Mark Fetcher
March 2, 2016
He was a fine man.
Always happy to see me, and talk with me.
He will be missed.
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