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Pasquale Francis Navarretta, 95, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Oct. 2 at his home with his daughters by his side. He was the beloved husband of 56 years to the late Frances Lipka Navarretta. Pasquale was born in New Haven on Aug. 31, 1925, the son of the late Nicholas and Catherine Bonelli Navarretta.

He served his country faithfully in the US Navy during WWII. Pasquale had worked as a salesman for Gerber Foods for 35 years until his retirement. He was a kind and gentle man who enjoyed shopping for, preparing, and sharing meals with his family, especially at the holidays.

He was the father of Nancy Navarretta (Calvin DeMarsilis), Susan Pavano (Richard), and Elizabeth Franco (Mark). He was the grandfather of Emma Pavano Dearborne (Jonathan), Ethan Pavano, and Olivia, Matteo, and Luke Franco.

The family expresses their gratitude for the many caregivers who helped him remain independent and showed him such kindness, especially Ewa Kiwak who was a part of his life for 14 years. Pasquale was predeceased by his sister Emily Navarretta Salzano.

The visiting hours will be Saturday morning, Oct. 10 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. A Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Interment with full military honors will be held in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Meals on Wheels, mealsonwheelsamerica.org. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.