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Peter Marsala Obituary
Peter T. Marsala, age 93, of Fairfield, the loving husband of the late Helen Marsala, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2013.
Born in Old Forge, PA, he was the oldest brother of eleven brothers and sisters. Mr. Marsala was a decorated World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Army where he was among the first wave of the invasion of Normandy. During his wartime experience, he was the recipient of the Purple Heart.
Prior to his retirement, he was the Director of the Connecticut Steelworker's Union of the AFL-CIO. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.
He is survived by his devoted son, Peter J. Marsala and Josephine Keogh of Fairfield; two brothers, John and his wife, Maryann Marsala of Shelton and Clarence of Seymour and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother and seven sisters including Mary Varrone.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. directly at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Fairfield. Interment to follow in Lawncroft Cemetery with full Military Honors. Friends may greet his family on Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield Center. To send an online condolence, please visit www.shaughnesseybanks.com
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Dean Kardamis
August 4, 2013
Sorry for your loss. Great guy
August 3, 2013
DEAR Pete
our thoughts are with you at this sad time.Im so happy to have met such a wonderful and gracious man.Catherine Tony and Edward Keogh
August 1, 2013
Mr.Marsala you will always be remembered in my heart. The time that I've gotten to know you, you always brung a smile to my face. You will be missed dearly, and enjoy your entrance to the pearly gates.
Love always,
Margaret L.
Jackie (Murphy) Chirsky
August 1, 2013
Pete
My sincere sympathy for the loss of your dad from an old neighbor and friend
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Donna Marsala-D`Onofrio
July 31, 2013
May our prayers console you in your time of need.
mary beth tobin (marsala)
July 31, 2013
pete...please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dad...he was a great guy!!
Tom & Maria Robinson
July 30, 2013
Pete, We are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was someone I've always looked up to and loved. Sorry we can't be with you for the funeral as Moms in the hospital with a battle of her own. God Bless.
Cathy Politi
July 29, 2013
Pete,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a great guy and I thoroughly enjoyed listening to him talk about WWII. He was a fantastic neighbor! Helen and Pete are together again. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
The Politi Family
elaine turbeville
July 29, 2013
we our very sorry for your loss
Carmine and Lola Lepore
July 29, 2013
Please accept our condolences.
Pete (Uncle Pete) was an amazing man.
george roberge
July 29, 2013
To Mr. Marsala's Family and all the people he represented,
I sat across the table from this gentleman, on several occasions, with opposing views, He was always honest and fair, and concerned about the future of the people he represented,
Many years have past, but my memories of Peter, are deep rooted as one of the best men I dealt with, in industry,
Respectfully,
George Roberge
Joe & Rose Ann Gluse
July 29, 2013
Dear Pete & Josephine, So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a great man.
Becky & Dan O'Connell
July 29, 2013
Peter, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. God Bless you and give you strength.
Jerry Warren
July 29, 2013
Marsala Family; Please accept my condolences,on Pete's passing on. He was
the man for the Steel Workers.
With great respect
Jerry Warren
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