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Robert Tinari Obituary
January 26, 1933 - January 8, 2024
Robert A. "Tippy" Tinari, Sr., 90, of East Haven passed away January 8, 2024 at his home. Husband of the late Phyllis Fusco Tinari. Beloved father of Robert A. (Augusta "Cookie") Tinari, Jr. and Mark S. Tinari all of East Haven. Loving companion of Jean Cordano of East Haven and his extended family David and Jason Gay. Brother of Shirley Tinari of East Haven, Linda (Danny) Cusack of Clinton and the late Marion Martone. Also survived by 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Tippy was born in New Haven on January 26, 1933, a son of the late Salvatore and Anne Arcucci Tinari. Prior to his retirement he was the owner of Tinari Electric for many years. Tippy enjoyed going hunting in Maine and loved to golf. He was a member of the Branford Elks and enjoyed going to the casino. Tippy was an avid fan of UCONN Women's Basketball, the NY Yankees and the NY Giants.
His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80), East Haven Thursday at 12:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 12:30. Interment will follow in East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call THURSDAY MORNING from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org or the American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. Sign Tippy's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net
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Richard Mark Cricchi
February 4, 2024
My brothers and I called him Uncle Tippy When We Were Young. He was the nicest person you ever wanted to know. The Joker sometimes very serious other times we love them very much and we will miss him!
Romeo and Sue (Esposito) Lieto
January 14, 2024
Mark, Bob and Family,
Romeo and I send our heartfelt condolences and will be keeping you all in our thoughts.
Bill Hanson
January 13, 2024
I knew Tippy since I moved into an apartment owned by his family. He was always friendly, and we spoke when he stopped by to visit his sisters. He will be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Patty (Esposito) Ugolik and Stan
January 11, 2024
Bob, Mark and Family,
Our thoughts are with you in this time of loss. May you find comfort and peace in your memories.
Paula Ferraro Plunkett
January 11, 2024
So sorry to hear about Tippy's passing. I have so many great memories of him during my childhood days. He was such a big part of it. He was a great man. He is missed very much! Many prayers to his family during this time.
Katherine L Arnold
January 11, 2024
Shirley I am so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely
Kathy Arnold
debbie demartin
January 10, 2024
Mark & Robert. are deepest condolences to you both in this time. your father was a good man. sincerely. Duke & Debbie. DeMartin
Linda Hennessey
January 10, 2024
So sorry for your loss of a wonderful, spirited man. He was truly one of the best cousins to my father, Corky. We will all miss him and his daily stories at the gas station. Rest in Peace,
Linda & Tom Hennessey
Susan E Aubrey
January 10, 2024
Dear Bob, Cookie and family
I'm so very sorry about your dad. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend the services but Ricky will be there. Know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susie Aubrey
Robert Reynolds
January 9, 2024
Tippy did a lot of my families construction Business electrical. Way back in the 70s. As a youngster working on the job, I always enjoyed when tippy became with his humor and intense work ethic. A lot of good memories. I´ll miss him.
Carl Perez
January 9, 2024
So sorry to hear this I remember bowling duckpins with you at least 40 years ago,also seeing you in Atlantic City and at East Haven OTB gonna miss you yelling at me that I would wire something wrong and you had to come to my house and fix it for me !!!REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND TILL WE MEET AGAIN
Anthony & patty delucia
January 9, 2024
With heavy hearts, patty and I will miss you dearly, a friend for over 50 years, I will never forget working together on so many jobs, playing bocce, attending many Belmont race track days, and of course Alaska. Patty was always proud to call you family. Rest in peace good friend Patty and Anthony DeLucia
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