Name: Visitation for John J. Genovese
Start: 2023-11-05T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-11-05T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Wallingford Funeral Home - Wallingford

John J. Genovese, 75, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, Oct 30, 2023.

John was born in Waterbury, CT, Feb 12, 1948, to William Genovese and Louise (Scortino) Genovese. After serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War, he continued his service as a Law Enforcement Officer in Wallingford, CT, for 28 years, achieving the rank of Lieutenant. Post retirement, he continued to work in public service as both a civilian member of the Meriden Police Department and a safety officer at Quinnipiac University.

He is missed dearly by his wife Deborah (Reynolds) Genovese; his children, Christopher Genovese (Heather Kieslich), Caitlyn Genovese, Meghan Pukay (Nathan Pukay) and Patrick Genovese; his grandson John Genovese; as well as his brothers and many nieces, nephews and in-laws, whom he cherished. He was predeceased by his parents, his nephew Troy, and sister-in-law Patricia.

John's family will receive relatives and friends in The Wallingford Funeral Home, 809 N. Main St. Ext., on Sunday, Nov. 5th, from 3 to 6pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Nov. 6th, at 10:30am directly at Church of the Resurrection, 115 Pond Hill Rd., Wallingford. Interment with military honors will follow at St. John Cemetery in Wallingford. In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)

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Published by The Record-Journal from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for John Genovese

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43 Entries

John Dahill

November 8, 2023

Good man will be missed

Carol Kreidel

November 7, 2023

I was so sad to hear that John has passed away. He was a special person who will be missed by so many. It has been a lot of years but we have history that goes back to when we were young. I have some wonderful memories of those times. I’m sure he has left incredible memories to all his family and friends.
He will rest in peace knowing that.

John Kosko

November 7, 2023

A good police officer and a pleasure to work along side no matter what department you represented.

Dan Gallogly

November 6, 2023

My Condolences to John's family. He was a great guy always enjoyable to work with over the years at Quinnipiac always finding a way to make most of us laugh. Great guy who will be missed. May he rest in peace

Jim Jermine

November 5, 2023

Sending my condolences to John's family. I worked with him at WPD.

Anne Varrone-Lederle

November 5, 2023

To All of the Genovese Family, please accept my sincere condolences over your loss of your beloved father and husband. You all will be in my thoughts.

Patty Matos

November 5, 2023

To the Genovese family,
My heartfelt condolences. May he rest in peace.
Patty Matos
Laurie Shingler's Mom

Rick Doll

November 5, 2023

My deepest condolences to Debbie and family. Through the good times and bad, the hard and the easy John was always there. To those of us who stood with him and worked beside him he was “Vito”. It was an honor to call him my friend. RIP my friend.

Cynthia and William Fries

November 5, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful man whose kindness and generosity were at the core of his world and family.

Rocco & Marjory Palladino

November 5, 2023

Rest in peace John; praying for you and your family

Bob Swick

November 4, 2023

To the Genovese Family,
Our deepest sympathies on your loss.
Brenda and Bob Swick

Thomas Curran

November 4, 2023

I offer my deepest condolences to John's family. I enjoyed the pleasure of working with John for most of my career with the Wallingford Police Department. He was uniquely passionate about everything he did. That was abundantly clear by a showing of dedication and commitment to family and work. His agency contributions were highly valued, most notably as a team member in many of the town's critical incidents. For a lengthy and successful career of distinguished public service, he was well-known and well-respected in the Town of Wallingford and the law community.

Thomas J. Curran, Deputy Chief of Police, Ret.

John Northrop

November 3, 2023

Rest in peace John.. my deepest sympathy..

November 3, 2023

To The Genovese Family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Randy and Julie Pukay

Jay Juliano

November 3, 2023

l'm very saddened to hear of this. My sincere condolences to his wife and family. Vito was more than just my patrol sergeant in the 80's, he was my friend. A good friend. A friend that always had my back. He was passionate about police work and led by example. A cops cop. I always respected and admired him. Tough when he needed to be but a heart of gold on the inside. He will be missed by all who knew him. RIP my friend.

Robert Kohl

November 3, 2023

Our sincere condolences to John’s family and extended family on his passing. I worked with John in the 1980’s- 1996, and found him to be friendly, funny, and someone to look up to. He was a great asset to the Wallingford PD and will be greatly missed by many.

Sympathies from Robert Kohl - retired WPD (1996) & Marie Higgins

Denise Martha

November 3, 2023

Dear Debbie,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.
Bill and Denise Martha

Peter DiStasio

November 3, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Don Parker

November 3, 2023

My sincere condolences I have known John since I first moved to the area 40 years ago and he helped me get my first apartment
Then had the pleasure to work with him at MPD for several years
A great guy!

Ruth Chadwick

November 3, 2023

Will remember his smiling face and happy ways about him from former days in high school. my sympathy to his family.

Susan Rand

November 3, 2023

I am very sorry to this sad news. John was always a smiling face at the North Haven campus of QU. May he rest in peace.

DJ Riley

November 3, 2023

John was a great man. Over my years of working with him at the university, I consider him one of my mentors and a great friend. My condolences to the family. I know all the memories created will live on.

Evelyn and Michael Gannon

November 3, 2023

We were sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/father. He obviously had a wonderful life and we hope that your grieving will be combined with celebrating that life and the richness he brought to family, friends and all he helped and worked with.

Tom Lewoc

November 3, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Howard Crampton

November 3, 2023

Another "Great" one is gone. Known John since school in Cheshire. My condolences to family and friends.

Rick Weeks

November 2, 2023

I always remember John's easy smile and friendly aura from high school. I am saddened to read of his passing. My best thoughts and condolences to John's Family and Friends

john williams

November 2, 2023

Lost a good one. I worked with John for a number of years at Meriden PD and he was a very funny guy. But what struck me most was he retired from a Police Department, came to Meriden as a full time employee and also work at a University full time at the same time to help out his kids with College. That is the definition of a true man who put his own life on the back burner for his family who he was soooo proud of. See you in Heaven one day.

Meredith (Guilford) Sturges

November 2, 2023

i'm very sorry to read of your losscand the passing of another CHS classmate John was always friendly and fun. I know he will be missed by many. May the love of family and friends and happy memories bring smiles in you sadness.

William Grodzki

November 2, 2023

I worked with John at Meriden P.D when I was both the Training Officer and also when I was promoted to the rank of Detective. He was a hard worker, had a great sense of humor and always went above board to assist in any way he could. He was a great guy and Law Enforcement professional.

Brian Northrop

November 2, 2023

My brother John called me and told me of John’s passing, and so many memories flooded my mind.
John, Kenny, Billy and Bobby were like my brothers as we grew up together. As brothers there were none better.
I would run into John over the years, and he was always the same great guy, and we’d talk as if no time had passed.
I had heard he was fighting a tough fight, God Bless him, he was truly one of the best people you could ever know.
My deepest sympathies to my brothers Kenny Bobby and Billy, and to all his family, friends and those that were fortunate enough to know him.
God Bless
Brian Northrop

Frank Pace

November 2, 2023

my condolences. I worked with John with the regional crime squad .He was very caring and a great friend.

Jack Farrell

November 2, 2023

He was a good guy, I had a lot of respect for him. Godspeed John.

Deborah Bubier

November 2, 2023

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Regina Williams

November 2, 2023

Lt Genovese was a wonderful man . My condolences to his family and friends. May he RIP

Darlene (Russenberger) Ferrari

November 2, 2023

So sorry to hear of John’s passing my thoughts and prayers are with the entire family

Sandra Harper

November 2, 2023

Fond memories of John as a classmate & friend

Tony Ruggiero

November 2, 2023

Condolences to Kenny and family.
RIP, Johnny

Rae & Dick Barbieri

November 2, 2023

We were so sad to hear of John’s passing. He will be missed. Everyone is grieving along with you . Please extend our sympathy to your entire family .

Bob ,Gail Slater

November 2, 2023

Deepest sympathy to Debbie and family . Bob &Gail Slater

Elizabeth Berry

November 2, 2023

Very saddened to hear about Mr Genovese passing. Our thoughts and prayers to the entire family..Elizabeth and Debra Berry

Nancy Harrington

November 2, 2023

So saddened to read of John's death. He was a great police officer in our town -- always with a smile for all.

Steve Davis

November 2, 2023

It's been many years but I will never forget Vito; My boss in the bureau, cohort in carpentry, and friend. No matter it be building rooms on his house or working a case, he never ceased to amaze me with his strength, wit, will, sense of humor, and charm. Who doesn't have a story about John 'Vito' Genovese? Whose life isn't better after having known him? My condolences to his family. RIP L T.

Jim DiCarlo - Chief Ret. No H PD

November 2, 2023

My sincere condolences to the Genovese family. John was a dedicated servant to the public his entire life and a friend and brother officer I remember well. R. I. P.

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