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Gennaro Prete Obituary

PRETE Gennaro Carmine Prete, age 39, of Oxford, co-owner of Jerry's Auto Body in Bridgeport, died suddenly on Thursday, November 18, 2010. Born in Bridgeport on January 15, 1971, he was the son of Vivian Fabrizio Prete and Gennaro Prete of Newtown. Gennaro, known by his family and friends as Jerry, studied classical guitar at Hart School of Music. He had a passion for building and riding custom motorcycles. His motorcycles appeared in a Queen Latifah music video and television and magazine advertisements, including one for Bausch and Lomb sunglasses. In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister, LeeAnn Browett and her husband Giles of Southbury, his maternal grandmother, Susie Valente Fabrizio of Easton, a nephew, Benjamin Bernard, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his maternal grandfather, Rolando Fabrizio, and his paternal grandparents, Carmine and Rosina D'Annunziata Prete. Friends are invited to meet directly in St. Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Rd., Newtown on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at 11 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment will follow in Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport. Family and friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2010.

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RUDY Van Oldenbarneveld family

December 10, 2010

We are deeply sadened by your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you and your family.
And we send a very special prayer for your son GENNARO CARMINE PRETE, whom was called home.

DJ MELLEN

December 1, 2010

jerry, you are one of the old school guys .i will miss the times and stories at ''church'' we had, gone but not forgotten ride on. i was the one who always told you be safe ! to the Prete family sorry for your lose DJM

November 27, 2010

to the prete family ,we would like to express our condelonces, from the st, lukes parish in hamilton, ont..

Christine Bissette

November 25, 2010

Jerry, i am so sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts go out to you and your family.

Roseanne Corcoran-Koveleski

November 24, 2010

Mr. and Mrs. Prete and LeeAnn,
I am deeply saddened by your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sue Kerigan

November 23, 2010

My Deepest sympathy to Jerrys family. He was a wonderfull person and friend.

sctt mayhew

November 23, 2010

very sorry for your loss. Jerry was a good person.

Bruce Adams

November 23, 2010

Our sincere condolonces. Jerry was larger than life, a truly great person and friend, The Adams Family- Bruce, Patrick and Nicholas

Mario Germana

November 23, 2010

A big man with a big heart. I will miss sitting with him for hours just listening to his incredible stories. We love you Zia, Zio and Lee, our prayer are with you. Love Mario, Andrea, Julia and Olivia Germana

Pete D DeCrescenzo

November 23, 2010

To the Prete Family my thoughts and prayers to you for your loss To a good friend rest in peace jerry

Romano and Dorianna D'Angelo

November 23, 2010

Prete family, our deepest condolences. Our prayers and thoughts are with you through these difficult times.

November 23, 2010

Dear Vivian and family,
Our Deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family at this difficult time.
John, Donna , Amanda, and Alicia Crisalli

November 22, 2010

OUR CONDOLENCES GO TO VIVIAN AND HER FAMILY! WE ARE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. WE KNOW HOW SAD AND DIFFICULT IT IS! MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL! WITH SIMPATHY, MARIO, YOLANDA AND COLON FAMILY!

Lucio and Adelina Cocca

November 22, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

November 22, 2010

Dear Prete family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry was a wonderful person and will be so missed. there are no words to say to make the pain go away but know Jerry is smiling down on us all now. He is surely riding his bike up there in heaven. Rest in peace Jerry. Proud to call you my friend.
Hugs,
Jodi Salvato

November 22, 2010

Dear Prete Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. There are no words that can express the feeling of the loss of a child.
Rest in Peace Jerry,
Naya,Jim and Adrienne Esposito

Mr & Mrs James Bavolaccco

November 22, 2010

I am so sorry for your lost , your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

November 22, 2010

Prete Family, There is no greater sorrow than the loss of a child, our prayers and hearts our with you all, May God Bless you...Sgro Family,Hamilton On. Ca.

November 22, 2010

I just want to say how sorry I am. May God bless you all.
Chip Cleary & family

Bob Torres

November 22, 2010

It is with great sorrow that we have to say goodbye to a good friend and business associate. Our thoughts and prayers are with Vivian and the whole family. He will be greatly missed...

Bob Torres, Mike Meneo, Kevin Donahue and the crew at Fair Auto Paint.

November 22, 2010

Dear Mrs Prete
Matt & I can not express the shock and sadness in our hearts. Jerry had a beautiful and amazing heart, he would do anything for anyone. He was Matt's best friend, Alexa and Dylan's play buddy and my helper. He was truly our great friend, a friendship like his is a rear find and is impossible to forget.

Till we meet again friend, Matt, Vina, Alexa and Dylan Moutinho

Tanya Germana Miller

November 22, 2010

Zio, Zia, LeeAnn and Family,
Myself, Bruce, Jillian and Isaac send our deepest sympathies at this difficult time. My memories of Jerry are filled with nothing but fun and laughter. He was truly an original and will be greatly missed. Love to all. XO

Nicole Schroeder Ferrara

November 22, 2010

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Prete family. I haven't seen Jerry in years. He was such a great friend.

Nunes Auto Body & Sales

November 22, 2010

We would like to offer our condolences and sympathy to the Prete family. There are no words can express the loss and sorrow we all feel. Vivian and Jerry, "Your son will never be forgotten" Tony Nunes, Manny Nunes, Del Nunes, Michael Nunes and the whole Nunes Family.

Stephanie McDonagh, Scott & Scottie Moutinho

November 22, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family. I have known Jerry since Elementary school and have so many fond memories of all of the kids having fun together in our neighborhood. We have been through so much together over the years. We will miss him tremendously!

Jose & Ruth Nunez

November 22, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

the Garthwait & Hibler Families

November 22, 2010

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Prete & LeAnn,
We are so very sorry about Jerry. He was the best guy we knew, there will never be anyone else who can walk in his shoes. He felt like a brother to us. You could always count on Jerry for anything, anytime, anywhere. He had the heart of a fearless lion and the soul of a gentle lamb. We are really going to miss him... terribly. Thank you for giving the world such a precious gift of that of your son & brother. Heaven has one of the most capable guardian angels that God ever created now. We are thinking of you all, the Garthwait & Hibler families

Christine and Ed Contolini

November 21, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ninetta & Roy Hoppe

November 21, 2010

Dear Gennaro, Vivian and Lee Ann,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you. No words can express the loss and sorrow we feel. We love you, Ninetta and Roy

Ron Galasso

November 21, 2010

Dear Gennaro and Vivian, we are deeply saddened to hear of your great loss, a beautiful son gone way too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with, Love Ron and Carolyn Galasso and family..

Cesidia (Cyd) Leone

November 21, 2010

Dear Cousin Vivian, Jerry, LeeAnn, Danny, Rossano & Aunt Sue -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Cesidia (Cyd) Leone & Mark Muccino

Karen Kirk

November 21, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. We are so sorry for your tremendous loss.

Charlie Canfield

November 21, 2010

Rest in peace Jerry, Ride on.

michelle mick

November 21, 2010

Rest in Peace Jerry ~~ I have so much to say about a GREAT guy that has touched so many life's. You will always have a place in my heart. Until we meet again on the other side. Rest in peace.

Christine Ciufo Regan

November 21, 2010

My thoughts are with your family..

Vicki, Dave, Josh, Zachery & Tayler Haslob

November 21, 2010

Dear Vivian and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Jerry. He was a great guy and would do anything for anyone! We will miss all of his great stories. Tayler will always remember the roses he would make for her out of napkins. Bye Jerry, we will forever miss you!

Michael Ciufo

November 21, 2010

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the Prete family

CJ & Allison Hrabstock

November 21, 2010

Viv & Family,
No words can express the shock and hurt felt by us all, Jerry was one of the few people in my life who's word actually meant something. Always there with a hug and a hand shake, always willing to lend a hand whatever the situation. Jerry was "good people", in a world where that is a rare commodity. Jerry, God rest your soul, I know good things await you in the hereafter. We'll miss you brother, and we will never forget you.
Vivian, I know words all small comfort, but Jerry was loved, respected, and admired by so many people. If there is anything you need, EVER, please do not hesitate to ask. Jerry would have done the same for us.
All our love, All our lives,
CJ & Allison Hrabstock

Donald Salvas

November 21, 2010

Jerry you will be missed ride on brother I will catch up to you when i get to the other side "R.I.P"my friend.

Donna Price

November 21, 2010

Vivian & Family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers and I know that no words can help at this very sad time in your life. Know that you are thought of by my entire family.

Donna Price
Bridgeport, CT

chris vizzo

November 21, 2010

Rest in peace Jerry, now you and Jimmy can ride 4-ever! Miss you!!1, Chris Esposito Vizzo

chris vizzo

November 21, 2010

Rest in peace Jerry, now you and Jimmy can ride 4-ever together. I will never forget you.

Chris & Anita Germana

November 21, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are sorry to hear about this unfortunate loss.
The Germana Family

Sarah Guerini

November 21, 2010

May God Bless and confort everyone.
Zia
Sarah

Robin Bernath

November 21, 2010

"I'm very sorry for your loss. Jerry was a great friend to all that knew him and he would do anything for anybody. He will truly be missed."

danielle ciufo

November 21, 2010

Dear Prete Family I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies for the whole family Danielle Ciufo

November 21, 2010

Thinking of you all during this extremely difficult loss for your family.

Penny Alexander

November 21, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We have very fond memories of Jerry. Penny Alexander and the Alexander Family

November 21, 2010

We were very saddened to hear of Jerry's passing. Our deepest sympthies to the Prete family. Michael, Anita, Sara, Michael Gurge

Darcy Greene

November 21, 2010

To Vivian and Family,

I am so very very sorry to hear of the loss of Jerry. I have very fond memories of him when we knocked down the wall in your house and i fell through the floor, we laughed really hard. He was a gentleman and treated me really good. Your family and Jerry will be in my thoughts, prayers and my heart.
I am so very sorry.

Caroline Fox

November 21, 2010

I will miss your stories our laughs, and your true friendship. Your humor was one of a kind, I will always be thankful to have known such a gentle loving soul, a laugh was always guaranteed when we saw each other, whether it was stories of your dad,mom, nephew or your dog. I am proud to have known you in your short time and thankful to have you as a friend. Thanks for the memories, until we meet again, Ride free!! May your family find peace.

November 21, 2010

Although my time with you my dear cousin was short, anytime was a good time. I have the fondest of memories of those visits.
My sincere thoughts and prayers go out to Zia Vivian, Zio Gerry, LeeAnn & family. Love, Ada & Sierra

November 21, 2010

to the prete family we are very sorry for your loss jerry was a great guy with deepest sympathies dave and mary kuban fairfield ct

Dave & Cheryl Arminio

November 21, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

November 21, 2010

My condolences to all the Prete family. I have fond memories of Jerry when he was friends with my sons in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you

Renato Guerini

November 21, 2010

Zio, Zia, LeeAnn and family, our deepest condolences for the loss of your son, brother, and our cousin. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you through this time of sorrow. Love, Renato Sr., Kathleen, Renato Jr., and Isabella.

Richard Gosselin

November 21, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Kate Romano

November 21, 2010

LeeAnn and Mrs. Prete and family,
Words cannot express my sorrow and sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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