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WILLIAM C. CELENTANO JR
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Lisa Aurora
February 21, 2020
To Bills wife and family,
Billy took care of my whole family for years. Two years ago laying to rest my dad, Bill Sabino, who was a lifelong friend of Billy's. Dad was insistent Celentano Funeral home would be his final resting place. Billy was there every step of the way, right to the graveside service. An incredible friend, humanitarian, civic leader, family man and loss to the New Haven Community. May he rest in peace as he is reunited with all who went before him.
Lisa M. Aurora
Daughter of Bill Sabino
February 17, 2020
For many, many years Billy and his family were always wonderful to my father, Jim Condie, and my family.
I am sorry to hear of Billy's passing and I extend my deepest sympathies to all the Celentanos. I regret not having been able to join you for Billy's services.
Margaret Condie Casey
San Antonio, TX
Valerie Evans
February 16, 2020
Dear Bill...you have always been such a special friend...a most wonderful person...I will always remember you in my prayers...love, Valerie
Chief Dennis Daniels
February 16, 2020
I would like to express my sincere and deepest sympathy in your loss. Bill was not only a gentleman, a professional, but my friend. He serviced pretty much my entire family from my in-laws to my own father and sister. As Fire Commissioner, Bill loved the Fire Service and I was blessed to have his support as a firefighter and as Chief of Department. May God Bless You and Keep You Gigi and the family during this time of sorrow. May Bill Rest In Peace.
Chief Dennis W. Daniels
NHFD, Retied
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Mark Pethick
February 16, 2020
Bill will be missed forever , such an iconic New Haven figure , my condolences to his loving family .
Patrick Pascale
February 15, 2020
Sincere condolences. Bill was very helpful to me in compiling information on the history of the Amity Club of New Haven when I chaired our 75th Anniversary Reunion in 2011. Could not have been more accommodating and gracious. We will miss him greatly.
Trish Hansen
February 15, 2020
I am so sorry for this great loss. Bill, was a wonderful sympathetic man. He went over and above to help families in need of services for their love ones. RIP, with God our father almighty.
Carole Doyle
February 15, 2020
Gigi, I am on florida so I won't be able to attend the services for Bill. He was a lovely man and I am so sorry you are going thru this again. Thinking of you with love
Renee Efthymiou
February 15, 2020
So sorry for the loss of such a kind and compassionate friend to so many families in our Greek community. May his memory be forever eternal+++
February 15, 2020
I am so sorry t0 hear of Bill's passing.
He was very kind and a friend of the Marchittos.he was one of the good guys.May he RIP. Roberta Marchitto Strickland.
Antoinette Oliveira
February 15, 2020
What a tremendous loss for the City of New Haven and especially the Cape Verdean Community--He loved our community and we loved him...so many of our family funerals were handled by him. The funerals of both my mother and father were aptly handled by Mr. Celetano, and my children and I will never forget his kindness, compassion, love and professionalism. I did love Mr. Celentano, and so sad he is gone from our lives.
I remember he was so excited to learn that my daughter and I visited the Cape Verde Islands and he really wanted to see my journal of the trip. He said he so enjoyed reading it--that made me feel so good...just one of those moments you never forget.
I pray God's strength and blessings on his family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Wesley Wheaton Jr
February 15, 2020
I am saddened to hear of Bill's passing, He was a great friend to many ,including my family for many years , Our thoughts remain with Celentano family
Harry Tramontanis
February 15, 2020
My condolences to the Celentano family. Bill was a great guy and always treated us well. May his memory be eternal.
Dave DiVito
February 14, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Gigi and Mr. C's entire family. Bill will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to have him as a friend.
Rest in pease
Jack Ryan
February 14, 2020
Bill was a gentleman that you only meet once in a lifetime, I was fortunate to have had that opportunity and blessed to call him a friend.
May he Rest In Peace
Captain Jack Ryan
NHFD (Retired)
Ellen Waff
February 14, 2020
The world has lost a great person. Bill was a light among us. Blessings on his journey.
Patricia & Robert Mongillo
February 14, 2020
Bill was a friend for many years. We offer our prayers to the members of his family. We will miss his friendly and warm smile.
Sandra Woodhouse
February 14, 2020
My Sincere and deepest condolences to the Celentano Family. Bill and I met many years before 1986 when I became his insurance agent. We had a great business and personal relationship as he always treated me with such kindness and respect. He took such great care of my mother's side of the family, I don't know what Uncle Lou is going to do... My family and I love you Bill and will miss you more than words can say! Rest in Peace my dear friend, you were always a true gentlemen and a class act!! Until we meet again...
Art & Kris Pappas
February 14, 2020
May your memory be eternal.
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