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John Cella Obituary
Jack was born in Wallingford, May 7, 1932 a son of the late John A. Cella Sr. and Anna Ludkwicz Cella and was a lifelong Wallingford resident. From childhood until his passing, Jack was a dairy farmer, first working with his father, then as a foreman for Joe Sartori, and ultimately as a partner with his brother in Cella Brothers Dairy. Jack will always be remembered for having a smile and handshake for everyone he met, his love of baseball, (the Red Sox!) and ready to celebrate with a shot and a beer. He leaves behind many friends he held dearly.
He is survived by his daughter, Tracy Cella Tyler and her husband Matthew of Wallingford, and his two sons John C. Cella and his wife Tracy of Wallingford and Christopher M. Cella and his wife Meredith of Durham; his 5 grandchildren Robert Cella, Olivia Cella, Ruby Cella, John Cella, Zachary Tyler and Zoe Tyler; his brother Edward Cella and his wife Phyllis of Wallingford; and three nieces.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 10 a.m. in The Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Road, Wallingford. Interment will be private in St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to the Wallingford Animal Shelter, 5 Pent Rd., Wallingford, CT 06450 or to the Meriden Humane Society, 54 Oregon Rd., Meriden, CT 06451. Arrangements are under the direction of The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 North Main Street, Ext., Wallingford.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Cella
Terry Sciola
November 6, 2013
When I was just a kid Jackie used to pick us up as he drove by our house and bring us to the Cella farm. We rode in the back of his pickup truck. He was always wonderful to me and my family. A true gentleman and wonderful person. He will be missed.
Debra Becroft
November 3, 2013
So very sorry for your loss - my husband Scott has fond memories of Jackie.
Mike Tartaglia and family
November 2, 2013
Tracy, John, & Chris.
Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I'll always remember working with you guys on the farm with Jackie and Eddie. He was a great guy. Sorry for your loss.
Bob Chuck Dorsey
November 1, 2013
John and I were both born in May 1932 and we went to high school together. A great easy going guy. We were always friends. Sad to hear of his death.
Paul Braccioforte
November 1, 2013
My condolences to Jack's family. He was quite a man and he'll be missed.
November 1, 2013
John, Tracy, Bobby, and Olivia, and Family:
We were so sorry to hear of your dad's and grandfather's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Deepest Sympathy,
Lisa, Olivia and Gabriella LaLuna
November 1, 2013
Tracey, John, and Chris. We are so sorry for the loss of "Jackie" He was a great man who had molded the people you are today. With all our prayers and love.
The Zetts.
With Love, The Sause Family
October 31, 2013
So sorry to hear about your father Tracy.
Our thoughts are prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Jack and Paula, Jack's 70th birthday, 2002.
Barbara Sherburne
October 30, 2013
Tracy, John, and Chris, my sincerest condolences to you. I love the photo you selected. It certainly captures his great smile and his spirit. He's the hardest worker I've ever met, and I have always admired him. May he rest in peace.
October 30, 2013
I will miss talking with Jack daily at Chris' Restaurant. It was always great to serve him and to call him "friend". He really enjoyed sampling any dessert that was homemade !
Mary T.
Mike cain
October 30, 2013
I will miss his welcome smile and hearty handshake. A true gentleman. I am sorry for your loss.
October 30, 2013
tracy, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your father. my prayers are with you and your family. Jacqueline amberg
DOREEN & JERRY GETMAN
October 30, 2013
JOHN,TRACY,BOBBY & OLIVIA SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS MANY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY YOU ARE ALWAYS IN OUR HEART
Dennis Rodgers
October 29, 2013
My condolences to his family and friends. He was someone I always enjoy talking to. A hard worker he was and always in a good mood. He will be surely missed May he "Rest in Peace"
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