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Ronald Cerrito Obituary
July 14, 2022
Ronald B. Cerrito of Branford, died Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the Mary Wade Home in New Haven. Ronald was born in New Haven on February 20, 1940, a son of the late Anthony and Marian Toro Cerrito. He had been the owner and operator along with his twin brother Robert of Cerrito's Furniture in Branford for many years, until retirement in 2015. He had started in the furniture upholstery business working alongside his father at Elmwood Upholstery and held positions at Sealy Furniture Division and Castro Convertibles. He was a former member of the Branford Yacht Club. Ron loved his house on the beach and his trips to Aruba. He is survived by his sons, Christopher Cerrito of Wallingford, David Cerrito of Branford, Gary (Jennifer) Cerrito of Wallingford, Ronald J. (Debbie) Cerrito of Studio City, CA; and his grandchildren, Brandon and Cori. He was predeceased by his brothers, Michael and Robert Cerrito.
Visiting hours are Monday evening from 4:00 – 7:00 at the W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main Street, Branford, with a funeral service on Tuesday morning at 10:00 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in St. Agnes Cemetery, Branford. For directions and online memorial, see www.wsclancy.com
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Linda Balzano
July 20, 2022
So sorry for the loss of Ronald, my prayers are with the family, may he RIP.
Seth Brown
July 16, 2022
Chris... My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May your dad RIP.
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