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Donald Noto Obituary
Donald C. Noto, age 77, of Derby entered into rest on Saturday December 15, 2012 in his home with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to Grace (Passerini) Noto.
He was born in New Haven on May 20, 1935 and raised in Hamden by the late Joseph and Josephine (Monteroso) Noto.
Don was a longtime employee of Tilcon NY Inc. becoming the plant manager of Poughkeepsie Asphalt for 10 years before his retirement.
He was very active in the community, he was a former member and Past Chairman of Shelton Recreation Committee, Past President of Board of Aldermen, former member of the Derby Board of Alderman, Past Chairman of the Derby Democratic Town Committee, former member of 25 years with the Lower Naugatuck Western Football Officials Association, former member of 10 years with the Eastern Collegiate Baseball Association. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #28 Paugausett, Derby where he was a Grand Knight for 4 years, a District Deputy, a Member of the 4th Degree Bishop Nilan Color Guard and served as faithful navigator for the 4th degree assembly Honorable W. Patrick Donlin # 2459, a Delegate to the National Convention, State Membership Director and Connecticut State Council Officer. Don was a communicant of St. Jude Church where he was Chairman of Stewardship Committee and a Eucharistic Minister. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Boy's and Girls Club.
He was the beloved father of Donald Noto, Jr. and his wife Laurie and Stephen Noto and his wife Kim, loving grandfather of Marissa, Rachel, Jillian and Brittany Noto. He is also survived by three brothers Anthony, Joseph and Edward Noto, and two sisters Olga Parks and Laurie Sheppard, he also leaves his brother-in-law Nick Passerini, and his step mother Josephine as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two sisters Florence Curtis and Norma Gilmore.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm at the Riverview Funeral Home 390 River Rd. Shelton.
His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Wednesday at 10:15 am for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Jude Church, Derby. Memorial contributions may be made to Fr. McGivney Center at Yale-New Haven Hospital, St. Raphael Campus, 1450 Chapel St. New Haven, CT 06511.
Leave condolences to his family at www.riverviewfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Chris D'Addio
December 11, 2023
Don was one of a kind. One of the finest gentleman I have ever met. I'm sure we all miss him.
Jim Hefferon
December 25, 2012
To The entire Noto Family, my sincere sympathy for your loss. To all that knew Don my deepest sorrow. It is difficult to lose someone with so much class and had so much to give.
Kevin Hadlock
December 21, 2012
Sincere sympathy to Grace and the entire Noto family. I knew Don from his work in helping get our Knights of Columbus Council started at Holy Infant Parish in Orange. He was always a friendly, reliable, gentle man, and I would see him periodically at other events in the state. He always had a friendly hello and was selfless in his conversations. I will certainly miss him, a true gentleman and an accomplished man.
Charlie & Margie Rossi
December 19, 2012
Grace,we hope that you and your family are doing well. Don was a great friend and a better man. He will be long remembered, especially at Tilcon NY. Big Rock, RIP.
The Linke Family
December 19, 2012
Dear Grace, Don, Laurie, Steve, Kim, Marissa, Rachel, Jillian and Brittany,
Your husband, father, father-in-law and pop-pop was a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by all that had the honor of knowing him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.
Much love,
Chris, Ann, Chelsea, Trevor and Shaun
Chris D'Addio
December 19, 2012
To The entire Noto Family, my sincere sympathy for your loss. To all that knew Don my deepest sorrow. It is difficult to lose someone with so much class and had so much to give.
Margot Neuendorf
December 19, 2012
Grace, My deepest sympathy. Just the other day I was telling someone about Don and the charity basketball game where he lifted up one of the opposite team members so she could score a basket.
Lou Landino
December 18, 2012
To the Noto family my thoughts and prayers are with you in your loss.
Maria Papa
December 18, 2012
Grace, Donnie jr and Steven and family, I am so sorry to hear that Donnie has passed . He was such a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love Chicky .
December 17, 2012
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
paul white
December 17, 2012
Don was a class act, i have a lot of Hamden H.S. memories of a wonderful guy and in those years a good friend.He always was smiling and upbeat.He will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Bob Landino
December 17, 2012
My sincere condolences to Don's family
Angela Passerini
December 17, 2012
Rest in peace Uncle Don
December 17, 2012
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. Don was truly a treasure in our eyes. Much love to you Grace and your family. Peggy and Craig MacDougal
Ken Perrone
December 17, 2012
To the Noto family, our deepest condolences on the passing of Don.We shared so many great moments together playing sports at Hamden High school and with the Hamden Medics.It is never easy to lose a loved one.Don is now with God starting his new promised life after death. Our lost on earth is God's gain.He certainly got himself a good man.Know our thoughts and prayers will be with the Noto family members during these difficult days. With all our love, Ken and Cindy Perrone, Danvers Massachusetts
December 17, 2012
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Let your beautiful memories of Don get you through this diffficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Diane Drozd
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