Pasquale Andrew “Pat” Ferraro, 90, of North Haven died on Dec. 22, 2022, after a long valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 68 years, Gloria (Nazzaro) Ferraro; his son, Dennis Ferraro of Lincoln, Nebraska.; daughter Mary Ellen Ferraro of Wallingford; grandchildren, Marci Ferraro, John (Jamie) Ferraro, and Morgan (Neil) Ferraro-Hannah; and great-granddaughters, Rosalyn, Serena and Gabby. He is survived by siblings, Ann (Ralph) Palumbo, Michael (Barbara) Ferraro, Suzanne (Richard) Smallman, Antoinette Gigantino, Robert (Melinda) Ferraro, Jerry (Maria) Ferraro, Richard (Carol) Ferraro and Debra (Thomas) DeMusis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was born on Jan. 26, 1932, in New Haven, to the late Michael and Adeline (Dolly) Ferraro. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas Ferraro; sister-in-law Josephine Ferraro; and brother-in-law Henry Gigantino.

Pat graduated from Hillhouse High School in 1950 and graduated from the University of New Haven with a degree in electrical engineering. He served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation technician from 1950–1954. He was an avid aviation enthusiast and obtained his private pilot’s license in 1988. Pat enjoyed learning new technologies and often helped friends and family in this area. He taught a beginner’s computer class at the North Haven Senior center for several years. He was a helpful, altruistic soul who loved animals, children, nature, and people in general, especially his immediate and extended family. The family would like to thank the staff of the West Haven VA Medical Center for the compassionate, attentive, excellent care provided during his long illness.

The visiting hours were on Dec. 31, at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Pasquale A. Ferraro may be made to the VA Medical Center, 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.

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