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James Sorrentino Obituary
RET. NHPD CAPTAIN
Retired New Haven Police Captain James V. Sorrentino, 74, of New Haven passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of 37 years to Frances Kazdan Sorrentino. James was born in Washington, D.C. on June 2, 1946 and was the son of the late Vincent J. and Veronica Brannack Sorrentino. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of New Haven. James was the former owner of the North Haven Music Store, served the New Haven Police Department for over 30 years and later was the owner/operator of Point-To-Point Livery. James served as president of the Graduate Club for two terms, Greater New Haven Jaycees, North Haven Merchants Association, CT Youth Officers Association, and New Haven Pops Concerts. He served on the board of the Salvation Army, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, APT Foundation, Shubert Theatre Community Outreach, Special Olympics, and the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. James enjoyed boating, was a NY Giants and NY Yankees fan, but most of all he enjoyed his family whom he loved unconditionally. Father of NH Firefighter James J. Sorrentino (fiancé Lindsay Marone), Alexis V. Gilbert (husband Steven) and Tricia Monaghan. Grandfather of Steven Gilbert, Jr. and Logan J. Gilbert.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday, August 26th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue (masks and social distancing required). Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Aedan's Church, 112 Fountain Street, New Haven on Thursday morning, August 27th at 11:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following at the All Saints Mausoleum, North Haven. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Shore Animal League, animalleague.org. www.northhavenfuneral.com
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Tracey Scanlon Eagan
August 11, 2021
So late but just read this...
I was listening to a song we got at his record shop...we always came on bday...he insisted we come and pick out a 45 for our gift from him....we lost touch when I moved from Madison around 80/83..? He always treated me so well...was so proud when he became Capt. ? Chief? Just like grampa Scanlon....I went and saw Michael Jackson ..sat on grass while dad tom Jr. Did lights at Yale bowl..it was sister Cheryl's gift that year she was turning 16... biggest gift...joy.. memory ever...still...lol
2 Scanlon still in CT. Laurie bobby and I west coast FL.st.pete area...Kevin .. Colorado...Cheryl and tom the 3rd still in CT.
Would love to here from you....hope family is well
[email protected]
Xoxo
Anita
August 26, 2020
Deepest condolences to Sorrentino Family. Capt. blessed my daughter with a great opportunity at NHPD, will never forget his kindness.
Julie and Rich Gagliardi
August 26, 2020
Dear James and family,
We are saddened to hear of your dads passing. We grew quite fond of him when you both began visiting our deli in Selden Plaza. He always had a kind word and a story to share with us. Our day was brightened whenever he walked thru the doors.
We will think of him whenever we have his favorite, eggplant rollatini.
Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you.
Rich and Julie Gagliardi
Tony Dawson
August 25, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank A Quadrino NHPD Retired
August 24, 2020
Rest in peace Captain, I think you for giving me the greatest opportunity I ever had in my life when we computerized the department back in 1992. Rest in peace Captain we’ll take it from here
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