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VERDI, Salvatore P.
Salvatore P. Verdi, 68, of New Britain, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2012. Sal was born in Belvedere, Sicily on August 14, 1943, the son of Paul and Frances (D'Amico) Verdi. He graduated from New Britain High School and attended Central Connecticut State College on a football scholarship where he received a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education and Sixth Year in Counseling. Upon graduation, he was drafted by the Houston Oilers professional football team and later returned to New Britain to pursue a career in education. Sal dedicated 39 years to his hometown beginning as a sixth grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, then teaching social studies at Slade Junior High School and finishing his career as a guidance counselor and coach at New Britain High School. Sal dedicated his time to enriching the lives of others. Through teaching, counseling, coaching and community service as a City Alderman, he had an enormous impact on all those with whom he worked. He was a man of strong values, strong conviction and an enormous love for his family. He is survived by Beverly (Kania), his loving wife of 44-years, and his three children, Todd Verdi and his wife Heather of Plantsville, Danielle Salina and her husband Adam of Berlin, and Salvatore (Tory) Verdi, Jr. and his wife Heather of Lawrence, KS. Grandpa will be missed by his nine grandchildren: Zachary, Hunter, Todd, Jr., Olivia, Julia, Isabella, Tyler, Avery and Bradyn. He also leaves his sister Sally Pizzi of Palm City, FL, and his sister Frances Gerent and her husband Thomas of Berlin.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 11 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Church, 485 Alling Street, Kensington. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Friends may call on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at the Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home, 205 South Main Street, New Britain. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvatore Verdi Scholarship Fund c/o New Britain High School, 110 Mill Street, New Britain, CT 06051.
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Memories and Condolences
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Jimmy Chute
April 7, 2013
Just wanted to let you know that you are missed dearly and we love you.
August 15, 2012
Danielle, Adam and the Verdi family, my deepest sympathy for your loss Coach Verdi was a great man helped so many people...my regards Michael Malley
April 16, 2012
Bev and family,
So sorry to hear about Sal - I have fond memories of our time together at Thomas Jefferson School. He was a wonderful man - he is in my thoughts.
Roseann Shattuck Carenza (now Lemkey)
April 12, 2012
Todd, Danielle and family- So sorry for your loss. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Tom Murratti
April 11, 2012
When my brother Ed entered nbhs in 1984 and joined the football team with Todd, Tommy Petrisko and Bobby Breu I was 10 yrs old. But I used to play pickup games with them on weekends and I got to learn and understand the game by playing with them. So, from what my brother Ed learned from Coach Verdi and Tommy's father, Coach Paul Petrisko, he was able to instill in me. I remember how sad I was when coach retired when Todd graduated in '88. I was a freshman in Sept. 89 and just missed reuniting with Coach Verdi.
Tom Murratti
April 11, 2012
To the Verdi family: Like I told Todd, Coach Verdi was my 1st coach Ever, regardless of sport. Baseball-1983- Fagan League Cubs. Danielle and Tori were my teammates as well as Amy and Peter Griswold ! We won the championship that yr. I'll remember the pool party at the Verdi household on Corbin ave forever ! I was 8 ! God bless u Coach ! U only coached me 1 yr but I am still influenced by ur teachings 30 yrs later ! U will be missed, but NEVER forgotten.
Mitchell Foote
April 10, 2012
Bev and family, my condolences to you and your family. Sal was a fantastic person and mentor to me during my time at NBHS. He was was the best and keep in mind, he shared with everyone. He will be missed and remembered as a fantastic person! The loss of a parent is very hard, and my thoughts are with all of you.
Dan Clark
April 10, 2012
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. He was a great influence for many of us who grew up in NB.
Susanne Casioppo
April 10, 2012
To Sal's loving family,
It was my pleasure to teach with Sal at both Slade and NBHS. He always had a smile, a back pat, a "good job " for each student but just as important for each teacher. Maybe that was the inner coach in him. My warmest memories connect to his attitude toward our Special Ed students. At Slade (prior to any federal mandates) Sal was one of the first to say yes to having some of our very physically disabled students join in his classes. Why not? That was his attitude. The problem was there was no elevator. How to get these students upstairs? Sal had the answer. He just got a buddy and carried the wheelchair with the student right up to the second floor. Can you imagine how much fun that was and what kind of trust was involved? That was how things were years later when he was a guidance counselor for many of my students. He would ask if whatever I was requesting was going to be good for a student and once assured of this he would figure a way to make whatever we needed to do possible. It was such a relief to see that students were assigned to him because you knew that he would work extra to make sure that the Special Needs students had the fairest treatment they could get. It was all about the kids.Yes ,he was fun and handsome and he had the sports thing going for him but it was his focus on each student making them feel that they were important that really made the difference. That must have been the case when he was with his family too. How lucky you all were. I hope that you can keep all of the good memories close to your hearts.
Susanne Casioppo , former colleague
April 10, 2012
Tory, Big Todd , Danielle so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was one in a million! deepest regrets
Paul Bartlewski (son)
Allison, Jim, Alex, Parker and Finn Moore
April 10, 2012
Tory, Heather and family, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Roland & Chris Caron
April 10, 2012
To the Verdi Family: Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Sue Weber
April 9, 2012
Danielle and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is so very difficult. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sue
The Wernicki Family
April 9, 2012
Todd and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss.
Lydia Jones
April 9, 2012
To the family, The first time I met Mr. Verdi was when I was a 3rd grader and attended Camp School. Mr. Verdi was the student teacher in my classroom and I couldn't believe how big and strong looking he was, Mr. Verdi was quite intimidating for a little girl (that's me:)! Then, our lifes crossed paths again this time at the high school. I told him where I first met him, he couldn't believe after all those years we were working side my side. What a gentle man with a big heart and hearty laugh, and how proud he was when he spoke about his wife, children and grandchildren. May the Lord bless you all and help you in your time of grieving.
L. Jones- New Britain, CT. P.S. Thank you Mr. Verdi, for coming into my life as well!
April 9, 2012
Bev & Family
Our sincere condolences, Sal was a wonderful person. We have wonderful memories of him, from our football meetings Sunday nights in the basement.
Love & Prayers Ted Morris & Karen Corbin
Patrice Johndrow
April 9, 2012
Dear Beverly, Todd, Danielle, and Tory, I am sorry for the loss of your husband and father. It has been a while since we were neighbors and when I babysat you..cherish the memories.. :)
David Malinowski
April 9, 2012
Bev and Family,
I have so many good memories of Sal. He was a wonderful man who gave so much. The world is a lesser place without him. My deepest sympathies to you all.
April 9, 2012
DEAR COUSIN BEVERLY AND FAMILY,
SO SORRY TO HEAR THE PASSING OF YOUR BELOVED HUSBAND SAL.HE WAS A GREAT GUY.I KNOW HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY EVERYONE. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH TO CARRY ON.
LOVE AND PRAYERS CAROL A. GRANSKY
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