Obituary of Cesare Cerminara

Cesare Cerminara January 15, 1931 - March 27, 2004 Cesare Cerminara of Danbury, Connecticut, devoted husband of Francesca (Butera) Cerminara, died unexpectantly on Saturday, March 27, at home at the age of 73. He was born in Nicastro, Italy the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Mercuri) Cerminara. He attended schools in Italy and came to the United States in 1966 settling in Danbury. Mr. Cerminara worked for fifteen years at Hellcoil in Danbury from which he retired. He was also employed Castro Covertables. Cesare was Catholic by faith and a attended of St. Gregory's Church in Danbury. He loved working in his yard, gardening, and visiting with friends. He was also known for the making of his own wine. His greatest accomplishment was the fact that he was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather (Nonno) and Uncle. Besides his wife of 49 years, Francesca, he is survived by one Son, Antonio Cerminara of Danbury. One Daughter, Maria and her husband Carlos Rodrigues of Danbury. Three grandchildren, Deanna and her husband CPL Jered Kraszewski of South Carolina, CJ Rodrigues of Danbury, and Trish Cerminara of Florida. Three Brothers, Santo Cerminara of Austraillia, Vincenzo Cerminara of Australia, Michele Cerminara of Italy. He is preceded in Death by both of his parents and one Sister Caterina Stella. Funeral Information The family will receive friends on Tuesday at the Cornell Memorial Funeral Home, 247 White Street from 5:00 to 8:00. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Gregory's Church at 10:00am on Wednesday in Danbury. Entombment will be at St. Peter's Cemetery Donations Information In honor of Mr. Cerminara donations may be made to The American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492.