Obituaries
Hamden Obituaries: Vincent Salerno, 91
He served with the US Army in Europe during World War II and worked at Klein Biology Tower at Yale for many years as an assistant to Dr, Frank Ruddle in genetic research.
Vincent Salerno, 91, of Hamden, passed away Nov. 28, 2013. He was the husband of the late Phyllis Ingrao Salerno.
Born in New Haven on Feb. 17 1922, he was the son of the late Matteo and Frances Lettieri Salerno.
He was a member of the New Haven Fire Dept. for 25 years. He was appointed Jan. 1, 1951 and retired with the rank of lieutenant on March 7, 1976.
He served with the US Army in Europe during World War II and worked at Klein Biology Tower at Yale for many years as an assistant to Dr, Frank Ruddle in genetic research.
His family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Maplewoods at Hamden; to Dr. Robert Henry & Staff and Dr. Daniel Price and staff for their caring attention.
He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Salerno of New York City; his brother, Jerry (Rose) Salerno of Hamden; sister-in-law, Lorraine Salerno; a niece, Frances Fanesi and family; a nephew, Matthew Salerno; and several other nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Noble J. Salerno and a sister, Theresa Salerno.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 2819 Whitney Ave., Hamden Monday morning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of The Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm St., New Haven.
Memorial contributions may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America, NE Chapter, 1600 Providence Hwy., Ste 143, Walpole, MA 02081.
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