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Donald P. Gennette, 83, of East Haven, beloved husband of the late Margaret Iannucci Gennette, passed away on April 29 in Yale-New Haven Hospital.

He was the loving father of Donald M. (Maria) Gennette, Cynthia Gennette, and Laura Gennette, all of East Haven. He was the grandfather of Donald M. (Melissa) Gennette, Jr., Peter (Briana) Gennette, and Anthony Gennette. He was the great-grandfather of Madisyn, Aubrey, Bryce, and Dominic Gennette, and Chase and Vincent Bussert. He was the brother of the late Dolores O'Brien and Eleanor Calamita. Donald was born in New Haven on Jan. 18, 1937, son of the late Donald and Jane DePater Gennette.

Prior to his retirement Donald was an electrician for IBEW Local 90 of New Haven and a US Army veteran.

Services and burial will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Porto Funeral Home, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte. 80), East Haven. For an online obituary or to sign Donald's guest book, visit www.portofuneralhomes.net.