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1930
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2024
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Gaetano Mantini Obituary
DERBY: Gaetano “Guy” T. Mantini, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, at Griffin Hospital in Derby, surrounded by his loving family, after a hard-fought battle with a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of sixty-three years to Marie Piscioneri Mantini.
Guy was born in Ansonia on June 16, 1930, son of the late Emilio and Carolina Lisi Mantini. After retiring from A. DiTullio & Sons in Milford, he worked part-time handy-man type jobs. He was a classic “jack of all trades” particularly skilled in masonry, carpentry and building furniture. Guy enjoyed listening to music, playing the saxophone, and dancing. He played the tenor saxophone as part of the Southern Comfort Band during the 1987 Southern Summer Pops Series at SCSU. At weddings, he and his wife Marie would hit the dance floor to swing dance when Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” was played. Guy enjoyed UCONN women’s basketball, tending to his yard, vacationing at Lake George, and setting up his Christmas Village. Most of all he liked to spend time with his loving family. They are proud of the resilience and strength he showed throughout his long, full life and they are grateful to have had him with them for so many years.
In addition to his devoted wife Marie, he is survived by his daughter, AnnMarie Forcier (Mark) of Shelton, his son, Thomas Mantini (Lisa) of Hamden, grandson, Matthew Mantini of New Port Richey, FL, granddaughters, Jessica Marsha (Frett) of Derby and Mirissa Mantini of Hamden and great granddaughter, Juliana Marsha, along with several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, James M. Mantini, infant great granddaughter, Piper Mantini, brothers, Anthony and Frank Mantini, sister, Mary Mantini and nephew, Anthony Mantini. The family appreciates the care the Griffin Hospital ICU staff provided to Guy in his final days.
Relatives and friends are invited to greet the family and pay their respects on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 pm in the chapel of SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, 62, Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Friday morning, his funeral will begin at 9:15 am from the funeral home then proceed to St. Mary’s Church (Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish) in Derby, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment will immediately follow in Mount Saint Peter Cemetery in Derby. To sign Guy’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit, www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
Memories and Condolences
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Tom and Marg Crichton
April 10, 2024
To Marie, Anne Marie, Tommy, Jess, Julianna, Mark and Geatano’s entire family- We grieve along side you while we also find warm comfort in the memories of many shared family gatherings we were privileged enough to be a part of. Rest in Peace and continue to watch over your family. Heaven has a new angel.
Much Love
Barbara & Pat Calabretta
April 9, 2024
Oh dear sweet AnnMarie and Family,
We are so sorry for your great great loss.
Lifting you all up to Jesus in prayer, that you always feel God’s love for you and your Dad’s love for you strengthen and hold your heart all the rest of your days here on Earth without him.
Patrick & Keli Daley
April 9, 2024
We sincerely express our condolences to you and the rest of your family on the loss of your dad. You were an amazing caregiver to him. I’m sure his passing was peaceful as he was surrounded by those he loved.”
Lisette Batista
April 8, 2024
Hello Ann Marie and family I am so sorry for your loss . My deepest condolences. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless you all. Ann Marie I am so sorry you are and will always be an amazing daughter . May he rest in peace
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CJ Forcier
April 8, 2024
Marie, Ann, Tommy and Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you all be comforted by the many wonderful memories you had with him. Rest in peace "Guy" and may perpetual light shine upon you.
CJ, Lynn, Paige and Haley
Sue & Pat smith
April 7, 2024
you will be missed by us. we always enjoyed our conversations with you & your beloved wife, Marie.
We were amassed that you painted the outside of your house last year.
Rest in Peace.
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Apr
11
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Spinelli - Ricciuti Funeral Home - Ansonia62 Beaver Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
Apr
12
Apr
12
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
St. Mary’s Church (Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Parish)
Derby, CT
Apr
12
Interment
Mount Saint Peter Cemetery
Derby, CT
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Spinelli - Ricciuti Funeral Home - Ansonia62 Beaver Street, Ansonia, CT 06401