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Edward F. Magnotti, 95 of North Haven, formerly of East Haven passed away Dec. 9, 2020, at the VAMC, West Haven after a brief illness. He was born in New Haven Jan. 5, 1925, and was the son of Peter Magnotti and Angelina Gambardella Magnotti and the beloved husband of the late Eleanor Maio Magnotti of 65 years.

Edward was a proud U.S. Navy World War II veteran and was a torpedoman on the USS Bailey. After the war, he owned and operated Cedar Hill Motors in Fair Haven until his retirement. To all those who knew him, he was a master mechanic and a very generous man, always wanting to help those in need.

He was the loving father of Edward (MaryAnn) Magnotti, Peter Magnotti, Michael (Kate Knapp) Magnotti, Luann (Ken) Hilke, and Lisa (Louis) Iannotti and devoted grandfather of 12 and great-grandfather of 17. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, his sister Margaret Soby, and lifelong friend Hilda Gambardella. He was predeceased by one sister and two brothers.

Edward was a member of the NH Annex Club and the Oakley Tigers Football team. He enjoyed playing cards, bocci, the races and the NY Giants. He was blessed with a long and fruitful life and will forever be remembered for his exceptional storytelling, one-liners, and sense of humor.

A graveside service with full military honors was held Dec. 19, at All Saints Cemetery in North Haven.

The Magnotti family would like to thank the extraordinary staff at the WHVA. We are eternally grateful for the tremendous care and compassion he received in the CLC Unit. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent and made payable to VA Connecticut HCS, Attn: Mark Frazee (135), 950 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516 memo: IMO Edward Magnotti/CLC or online at VACTHCS.

The Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc., is in care of his arrangements.