Arthur Ceccarelli Obituary

Ceccarelli, Arthur E. (Chic) On Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Arthur Ceccarelli husband of Katherine Bonessi Ceccarelli passed peacefully into heaven from his home in Orange. Born April 2, 1930, he was the son of the late Dante and Adele Ceccarelli. He grew up in West Haven and moved to Orange in 1966. Art, a left handed pitcher, was signed to the Dodgers as a bonus player. He went on to play five years in the Major Leagues with the Kansas City Athletics, Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago Cubs. He was the only player to make the Major Leagues in the Greater New Haven area at that time. His baseball career was briefly interrupted while serving in the Korean War. During the off seasons, he attended classes at Southern CT. State University. He also was a pitching coach at the university. While coaching, Art taught at Milford High and later Foran High School. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Richard (Christine) Ceccarelli, sisters Lorraine (Frank) Proto, Beverly (John) Ferrie, daughter-in-law Anna Ceccarelli, grandchildren Dante, Vincent, Elizabeth and Brianna Ceccarelli, and a great grandson Caleb, along with many loved members of the Ceccareli and Bonessi family. Art was predeceased by children Sherri and Gregg, sister Emily Giamo, brothers Daniel and Robert, and a niece Carolyn Limosani. A memorial mass and celebration of his life will take place SATURDAY, JULY 21, at 10 o'clock at Holy Infant Church. There will be no hours for visitation and burial will be private. Donations may be made to Smilow Cancer Center,c/o Office of Development, PO Box 1849, New Haven, CT. 06508. To leave an online remembrance, please visit www.westhavenfuneral.com. Lastly, the Ceccarelli family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. LaSala and her wonderful nurses, the staff at Fr. McGivney (Hoot Clinic) and all who provided loving care at home.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Ceccarelli

12 Entries

William Waxman

June 29, 2020

I was very appreciative that Mr. Ceccarelli took the time to respond when I wrote to him. RIP, Sir.

Eric

December 13, 2012

Mr. Ceccarelli was the GREATEST history teacher ever, he CARED SO MUCH. Milford High School, 1982. So much fun... I will see him in Heaven someday!

Gary Paradiso MHS '70

November 17, 2012

Dear Ceccarelli Family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr C (as we used to call him). I was a student in the "Modern Problems" class MHS 69-70.

I recall the sincere concern Mr. C had for the country in general and his students in particular during those troubled times. We addressed the social issues in a debate fashion--I can still recall some of the intense debates we had.

Mr C. was a great teacher and a good man. I regret that I never communicated to him my appreciation of his efforts to help us to become good citizens engaged in the needs of the day.

Mr. C's legacy is that he empowered his students with the necessary tools for stewardship of this Great Republic we are blessed to call home.

God Bless Mr C and all the Ceccarelli Family.

With heartfelt regards,

andrew munoz

November 7, 2012

Can't forget Art,he was the opposing pitcher at the first major league baseball game I went to.He beat my Giants at Seals Stadium,it may of been his best game in the majors.Sorry for the loss to his family,I'm kind of glad now he did beat my team.

July 22, 2012

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Art's passing. I just found out, as I was away. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Tracy McCabe

July 17, 2012

My sincere condolences to the family of Art, my dad spoke of him often and fondly as they played sports together in high school and beyond. May he be swinging a bat up in heaven and having a wonderful time doing so...
Michelle M. Hurteau [Bill Hurteau's daughter]

Arthur Konstantino

July 17, 2012

This was a great man that had influence on my character that shines to this day. This is eternal life; to live on through those you influence and bless while you are alive. 1972 and 1973 in Milford High were years of change for many of us and Mr. Ceccarelli was there as a symbol of stability for all of us. To his family, "I am sorry for your lost of such a wonderful man." Arthur Konstantino

Barry McMahon

July 16, 2012

I'm emailing from Canada to say that I had the opportunity to see Art pitch often when he was a member of the Vancouver Mounties in the Pacific Coast League. I contacted Art twenty-seven years ago with questions regarding the 57 and 58 seasons. Art answered some questions and signed a baseball card for me. Art Ceccarelli was definitely one of my baseball card heroes.

July 16, 2012

I remember our good times in Orange so many years ago---my deepest sympathy--Annabelle Kelly--St. Augustine, FL

Dawn white

July 16, 2012

so sorry for the loss of a great teacher, i had the pleasure of being one of your students in history class at milford high school, and also one of your students for driving school, what great memories i have of you! R.I.P. Mr.C

Debbie Proto

July 15, 2012

My heart goes out to all of Art's family and friends. He will be missed by all who knew him. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Unfortunately, I will be out of town for the service. I am so sorry.
Debbie Proto

Wayne Huber

July 14, 2012

Farewell Mr. "C". I still remember being in one of your classes at Milford High during the 1972-1973 school year.
Fondly remember your No Nonsense, Tell It Like It Is approach to teaching. Learned more in that class than in many others.

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