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Jerry Montanari Obituary

Jerry Montanari, 67, of West Haven, beloved husband of Linda DeNegris Montanari, passed away on March 29, 2025 at his home. Loving brother of Richard (Patricia) Montanari of North Haven, Darin (Yorkanis) Montanari of Trumbull and the late Dino Montanari. Jerry was born in New Haven on October 29, 1957 son of Susan Buccitti Montanari of West Haven and the late Dino R. Montanari. At the time of his death, Jerry was the owner, along with his brothers, of the Powerhouse Gym of New Haven.Family and friends are invited to a Parlor Service in the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 830 Jones Hill Rd., West Haven FRIDAY morning at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Family and friends may call THURSDAY from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jerry, please visit our Tree Store.

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Published by WFSB on Oct. 3, 2025.

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