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Nicholas Cirillo Obituary
Nicholas D. Cirillo, Sr., 86, of East Haven passed away January 13, 2021 at the St. Raphael Campus. Husband of the late Ann "Snooky" Florio Cirillo. Loving father of Frank S. (Susan) Cirillo and Patti-Ann (Donald, Jr.) Rahl all of Branford and Nicholas D. (Dana Courtney) Cirillo, Jr. of Clinton. Cherished grandfather of Stacey (Michael) Ricca, Jacqueline and Donald Rahl, III, Melanie and Marc Cirillo. Caring great-grandfather of Owen and Ryan Ricca. Brother of the late Phyllis "Babe" Manguilli and Ralph Cirillo. Brother-in-law of Pasquale (Silvia) Florio. Nick was born in New Haven on November 14, 1934 a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Diana Cirillo. Prior to his retirement, Nick was the owner of Classic Motor Car Service in Branford and also worked as Fleet Manager for Wonder Bread. He was an Army veteran.
Services and burial will be private. There will be NO CALLING HOURS. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in care of the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80) East Haven. Sign Nick's guest book online at
www.portofuneralhomes.net
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Paul X Boudreau
February 4, 2021
I was devastated to hear Mr Cirillo Passed. So sorry for your loss.
Thomas Coria
January 20, 2021
Nick and Frank
Sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. May he rest in eternal peace
Thomas Coria
Branford
Cheryl Rogers-Horner
January 18, 2021
Susan, sorry to hear your father-in-law has passed away. Your family will be in my prayers.
Andrew Masto
January 18, 2021
My condolences to you and your family Nick my prayers are with you
Anita Cerrito
January 18, 2021
May you rest in peace, Nick. You were kind to all and a good neighbor and friend.
Linda Apuzzo
January 17, 2021
Deepest sympathy to all the family. Nick was a wonderful person who always made you feel special. RIP
Tommy Ianniello
January 17, 2021
Rest in peace you’re a great man
Tommy Ianniello
January 17, 2021
Rest In Peace your a great man
Dave cerrito
January 16, 2021
Rest in peace Mr C ! My condolences to the cirillo family
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