Nicholas Berretta Obituary

Name: Visitation for Nicholas Berretta
Start: 2025-06-05T10:30:00.000Z
End: 2025-06-05T11:30:00.000Z
Location: Washington Memorial Funeral Home

Nicholas Berretta, 93, of North Haven, CT died peacefully on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Chatham Place at Mary Wade, New Haven with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Anna Marie (Cimino) Berretta. Nick was born in New York City on March 21, 1932, a son of the late Girolamo and Marianna (Grizzaffi) Berretta, and had resided in North Haven since 1960. He owned and operated Creative Hair Styling of New Haven for fifty years, retiring in 2003. Nick and Anna Marie would spend winters in Inglewood, FL for forty years. He loved gardening, landscaping, crabbing, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his two daughters, Rosina (Louis) Donarumo of Cheshire and Lisa (Mark) Franco of Wallingford, two sisters, Laura Stetinger of Sparkers, NY and Jennie Gambardella of Branford, two brothers, Jerry Berretta of West Haven and Frank Berretta of California, six grandchildren, Louie, Nicholas, and Michael Donarumo, and Mark, Paul (Rachel) and Maria Franco, and one great-grandson, Matteo Franco. He was predeceased by four brothers, Joseph, Robert, Vincent and Victor Berretta.
Nick's family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, June 5th from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 4 Washington Ave., North Haven, CT. HIs funeral cortege will depart the funeral home at 11:45 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 12:00 p.m. in St. Barnabas Church (St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish), 44 Washington Ave., North Haven. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Way, Memphis, TN 38105-3678 or www.st.jude.org/donate www.washingtonmemorialfh.com
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Obituary published on Legacy.com by WFSB on Jun. 2, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Tina, Tom and Family

June 5, 2025

Rosina, Lisa and Family, We are truly sorry to hear the loss of your dad. He was a good man. Loving father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle and friend. He was loved by all. He left us some fun memories like when we would all get together for grandmas birthday and repeat her phrase "You never call me" but your dad did it the best and would have us all laughing. It will be one year our father, his brother passed this month and my family will be forever grateful to him for being our rock during that trying time in our lives on many levels. His phone calls will be missed by all. Sending our love and may he reunite with your mom and family in heaven. Love Tina, Tom and Family

Debbie Burns

June 4, 2025

We are so sorry for your loss. Sorry we can´t be there with you but will be thinking of you. Uncle Nicky was such a sweet man. May he be at peace with Aunt Anna Marie. Love Eric and Debbie

Dina, Donna and Ronnie Frangione

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Vic Berretta

June 3, 2025

My condolences to Rosina, Lisa and their families on the loss of their dad and grandfather. Uncle Nick, as I knew him , was always good to me. I always remember him giving us haircuts at our grandparents house when we all would be there. He took over the bathroom and gave us all razor cuts . And this was at Sunday dinner.
We would go out crabbing at night on my dad´s boat under the Great South Bay bridge off Long Island. One time , Uncle Nick was with us and we were really catching a lot of crabs. The bushels were filling up and some of the critters were running around on the boat deck. Uncle Nick caught one by hand to put it back, and the crab clamped down on his finger, drawing blood. My uncle then proceeded to tear every limb from the crab and pummel what was left under his feet. He bandaged his finger and returned to crabbing.
Uncle Nick was kind and lowkey, but his quiet demeanor was not a sign of weakness. He would be straight up with you, and a few times set me straight when I was a teen. Lastly, he had a great laugh and smile. He told funny jokes, and didn´t look down on anyone.
Uncle Nick was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was extremely giving and always gave a helping hand to someone that needed it. Farewell, Uncle Nick, thank you. Rest in eternal peace.

Ken Mcintyre

June 3, 2025

Nick was my Barber when I was younger. He was a pleasure to talk to and always had a smile on his face. R.I.P. Nick.

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