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Louis Grillo Obituary
Louis J. Grillo, 103, of Pond Ridge, Wallingford, formerly of Hamden, passed away August 11, 2018. He was a devoted husband to Rena (Ghirardini) Grillo for 72 years. He was born August 22, 1915 in New Haven to Joseph and Jennie (Fusco) Grillo and was a stepson of Elisa Grillo and stepbrother of Alfonse Zuppardi. Louis is also survived by his sister-in-law, Ellen (Ghirardini) Gabinelle of Wallingford, numerous nieces and nephews and their children. Louis was a graduate of the New Haven College of Physical Therapy and served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He was employed by the State of CT Department of Labor, retiring as a personnel department manager. Louis was an avid photographer and his artistic black and white photos are cherished by his family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church 321 Circular Avenue, Hamden on Tuesday August 14, 2018 at 11 a.m. Entombment immediately following in St. Lawrence Garden Mausoleum, West Haven. There are no calling hours at his request. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022 Wallingford, CT 06492. MARESCA & SONS FUNERAL HOME 592 Chapel St., New Haven is in charge of arrangements. For on-line condolences, visit www.marescafuneralhome.com
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Sean Curry
August 19, 2018
I have great memories from my younger days at family gatherings in New Haven, and Uncle Lou and Aunt Rena always had kind words and brought a smile to my face. Prayers for both.
Fred Ghirardini
August 14, 2018
Absolutely the funniest man I ever met. Love you, Aunt Rena.
Fred (and Sylvia) Ghirardini (Gus and Lee's kid.)
Armand Brandi
August 14, 2018
Rena, Lou was a wonderful co-worker and friend. I I enjoyed many years of working with Lou.
He was such a kind and gentle person.
My deepest sympathies.
Robert Malavasi
August 14, 2018
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man. I have a life time of memories on Stanley Road with Lou. Sending Prayers for All.
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Barbara & Tom Puffer
August 13, 2018
Rena... we are sooo sorry to hear about Lou's passing. He was such an interesting and fun friend and what a special long life he had. We have been calling you several times this summer but never get an answer. We are away and will miss his funeral. We are very sad about this and sending you love and hugs. I know you will miss him terribly. We will call you ... God bless. RIP Lou
American Heart Association
August 13, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
August 12, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family. May God's loyal love comfort you during this difficult time..Psalms 119:76
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