Nicholas-Passarelli-Obituary

Nicholas M. Passarelli MD

New Haven, Connecticut

Dec 11, 1932 – Jul 8, 2025

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BORN
December 11, 1932
DIED
July 8, 2025
LOCATION
New Haven, Connecticut

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Nicholas Mario Passarelli M.D. was a beloved general surgeon who practiced in New Haven, CT for 38 years. He was born in Chicago, IL, the son of Italian immigrants Ernesto and Filomena Passarelli. He was raised in New Haven, CT and graduated from Wilbur Cross High School in 1951. He graduated...

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I met Dr. Passarelli a few years ago through mutual friends. Dr. Passarelli was always engaging, intelligent, caring and very empathetic. Overall, a wonderful human being. May all of you be at peace and may he now rest in peace.

During a medical crisis in my then young life Dr. Fasano sent me to Dr. Passarelli for my biopsy. The surgeon insisted I come in for a quick look before the procedure and declared I as actually alright. The relief was incredible and my respect for his taking time to do the extra step was never forgotten. It was yet a 3rd dr who declared I had cancer. Thankfully these 2 drs who were also great friends stepped in. RIP to a man who had a great reputation his entire career and saved so many...

shared many days fishing or scaloping with a great friend and mentor. We will miss him, I am lucky to have enjoyed his company on many expeditions. Andre Mallegol

A long time Neighbor of 2 Church St. S. enjoy discussions with Nick,who was always on the run, a true professional!!! Harold Horton DMD

Dr. Passarelli was the best. He stepped over another physician and saved my life in 1969. May he rest in peace.

A great surgeon and person.

Dr Maryann and family so sorry for the loss of your FIL. One of the greatest doctors inNew Haven.

To the family of Dr Passarelli sending my thoughts and prayers he was the best surgeon and Dr Marianne too took care of me she is the best. May Dr Passarelli Rest in Peace.

I had the pleasure of knowing Dr Passarelli through Yale New Haven hospital as a nurse. I always like seeing him he was always so happy and would kid with us nurses and made working so pleasant. My condolences to his family he sure was a great man.