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Andrew Perfetto Obituary
August 13, 2024
ANDREW R. PERFETTO, SR. 94, father of Andrew R. Perfetto, JR. of San Rafael, CA, entered into rest on August 13, 2024. Andrew was the son of the late John and Mary Petrillo Perfetto. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of fifty-one years, Mary Chaltas Perfetto and also their eldest loving son, John. He was also predeceased by his sisters Edith Andrew, Mary (Marion) Crocco and Eleanor Perfetto. He leaves his very caring niece, Andrea Crocco Duarte, as well as family relatives and friends. Andrew was born in New Haven, CT and attended area schools which included St. Rose grammar, Sheridan Jr. High and New Haven (Hillhouse) High School graduating in its class of 1947. He then attended the University of Connecticut graduating in 1951 with a B.A. degree. Andrew entered the U.S. Navy during the Korean Crisis in 1953 and was stationed at the U.S. Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, MD as a medical technician in its Epidemiology Research Unit. After honorable discharge,
he attended the University of New Haven and studied Materials Engineering. He also took graduate courses in education at the Teachers College of Columbia University. In 1956 he joined the Engineering Department at the Sikorsky Aircraft Division of United Technologies and was employed there for thirty-six and-a-half years ending his career as a Senior Materials Engineer. After retirement in 1992, Andrew and Mary participated in many happy and interesting leisure-time activities which included birding, astronomy,
quilting, painting and drawing, music and photography.
Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Holy Infant Church on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Orange Center Cemetery. West Haven Funeral Home at the Green has been entrusted with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials of Andrew to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 202 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the charity of one's choice. To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.westhavenfuneral.com.
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Frank Canzolino
October 18, 2024
Good friend. Great fun. I miss Andy...
John Crocco
August 15, 2024
Uncle Andy as he was affectionally known as in the Crocco house was a huge influence on my life. As a youth, he was the first person to give me a haircut, teach me about photography, take me fishing in the different lakes in Connecticut and eating Chinese food which Aunt Mary was very good using a Wok. We would always enjoy and looked forward to when he stopped over the house, and sat for two or three hours and talked about all kinds of interesting stuff. When something broke, we will call uncle Andie. He would come and fix it. He was a good man with a good heart. He was very serious about people taking good care of themselves and being aware of their health status. In my case, he would counsel me on my Diabetes and explain a lot of things to me that I did not know. This is probably why he had such a long and fruitful life. He was diligent in his care And consistent with how we would monitor and approach his diabetes. He is loved & will surely be missed by all who knew him. He leaves a beloved & terrific son Drew to carry on the Perfetto legacy. My sister Andie was his Angel, helper and adored niece whom he loved very much. God bless you Uncle Andy. You are finally reunited with Aunt Mary & Johnny and Grandpa & Grandma Perfetto. LOL - Johnny Crocco.
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