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Gennaro Genua
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1940
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2025
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Gennaro Genua Obituary
October 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gennaro "Jerry" Genua, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 10, 2025. Jerry was the devoted husband of Geraldine (Perugini) Genua for 61 wonderful years.
Born in Frigento, Italy on January 2, 1940, he was the son of the late Marciano and Giuseppina (Stanco) Genua. Jerry came to Waterbury at the age of 15 and worked for over 30 years at Pratt & Whitney.
He loved his family deeply, enjoyed gardening, and was an avid soccer fan. He proudly helped found the Southington Soccer League and was a longtime member of the Waterbury Elks Club. Jerry attended Faith Living Church/Thrive Church in Plantsville, CT.
In addition to his wife Geraldine, Jerry left to carry on his legacy are his three sons Mark and his wife Katie, Jerry and his wife Lois and Joseph and his wife Sandie, his three princess granddaughters Rebekah, Rachel and Sarai Genua, his four prince grandsons Joseph A., Marc, Gennaro and Jonathan Genua; his sister Olga Sapio; sister-in-law Maria & her husband Lee Cowing; brother-in-law Joseph Perugini; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by five siblings.
A celebration of Jerry's life will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Woodtick Memorial 420 Woodtick Rd. in Wolcott. Calling hours will begin at 10 AM until the Funeral Service at 12 noon. Burial will follow in New Pine Grove Cemetery. Visit http://www.woodtickmemorial.com for online condolences and additional information.
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Mike Cavaliere
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Condolences to Jerry's family. I had the honor to work with Jerry years ago and have great memories.
Judith Levin
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My condolences to Geraldine and family for the loss of Gennaro. May they find peace in the many years of memories they shared
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