On March 16, 2024, Robert D. Cretella, a longtime resident of Guilford, passed away at CT Hospice, Branford. Mr. Cretella was born in New Haven on Sept. 17, 1944, the son of the late Dominic Cretella and Mary (Dalessio) Cretella. He was the brother of Corrine Horvath, the loving father of April Cretella of Guilford, Trisha Cretella of Guilford, and Angelina Cretella of Bridgeport. He is also survived by six grandchildren: Dominic, Vincenzo, Luna, Luca, Noah, and Phoenix. His grandchildren were truly his pride and joy.

Robert had worked as a general car sales manager for many years. He enjoyed being in the sunshine. Whether it was lying on a beach or in a lawn chair in the yard, where the sun was, he followed. He would say, “If only it could be California weather in Connecticut, 75 and sunny.” He loved long walks by Long Island Sound. He loved classic Italian cuisine, especially Italian ice, pignoli cookies, and stuffed breads. He loved watching baseball and football, as well as horse racing and going to the casino.

Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian burial, which will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, in St. George Church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT. 06405; https://www.hospice.com. Arrangements are in care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church Street, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, please visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.