Obituary of Albert J. Marchetti

Stratford Resident Albert J. Marchetti Sr., age 84, of Stratford, a retired pumper engineer for the City of Bridgeport Fire Department, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at Lord Chamberlain Nursing Center, Stratford. Born and raised in Bridgeport, he was a son of the late Joseph and Regina DArcangelo Marchetti, and was a decorated US Navy WW11 veteran. He was a member of Harris- Rogers VFW Post and a life member of the Grasso Seavey American Legion Post. At Saint Raphael Parish and St. Margaret Shrine, he was a member of the Holy Name Society and served as an usher and worked for the St. Anthony Festival. He was a member of the N.R.A., and a past volunteer of the Barnum Festival. Albert was predeceased by his beloved wife, Julia Genci Marchetti, two brothers, Peter and Italo (Frank) Marchetti and a sister, Esther Paola. Survivors include two sons, William Marchetti and his wife, Carol of Sandy Hook and Albert Marchetti, Jr. of Green Cove Springs, FL., a daughter Marguerite Marchetti of Mission Viejo, CA, a brother, Francis Marchetti of Milford, two sisters, Mary Orsini of Stratford and Nancy DeRosa of Stratford, his devoted companion, Angela Fedak of Stratford, six grandchildren, Ryan, Stephen, Paul, Michael, Christopher and Sarah, four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff and caregivers of Lord Chamberlain Manor. Funeral Information Friends are invited to meet directly in St. Margaret Shrine, 2539 Park Ave, Bridgeport, on Monday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment with military honors will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull. Donations Information In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.