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Donald Gennette Obituary
Donald P. Gennette, 83, of East Haven, beloved husband of the late Margaret Iannucci Gennette passed away on April 29, 2020 in Yale New Haven Hospital. Loving father of Donald M. (Maria) Gennette, Cynthia Gennette and Laura Gennette all of East Haven. Grandfather of Donald M. (Melissa) Gennette Jr., Peter (Briana) Gennette and Anthony Gennette. Great-grandfather of Madisyn, Aubrey, Bryce and Dominic Gennette and Chase and Vincent Bussert. Brother of the late Dolores O'Brien and Eleanor Calamita. Donald was born in New Haven on January 18, 1937 son of the late Donald and Jane DePater Gennette. Prior to his retirement Donald was an electrician for IBEW Local 90 of New Haven and a US Army veteran.
Services and Burial will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven. Sign Donald's guest book online at
www.portofuneralhomes.net
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Richard Martin
May 3, 2020
Ditto, sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. The "Legend" was one of the very best electricians that ever worked for Martin Electric, 36 years if not mistaken, he will never be forgotten.
April 30, 2020
Donnie, Marie, Cyndy, Laura,
Uncle Don was one of the good guys. I remember like It was yesterday that he, Uncle Chuck and Uncle Pat wired my Dad's garage in 1968. We send our condolences. RIP Uncle Don
Joe Liz and Gabby Raccio
John&Debbie Leonard
April 30, 2020
Don,Maria and family,Debbie and myself are very sorry for your loss of your father.
Pam Anderson
April 29, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I worked with your dad at Aquatek Labs. Loved him. He would always bring us your moms home made cookies at Christmas time. Rest in peace Don.
Pam
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