Paolo Pennella, of Greenwich, passed away April 15 at age 85. He was born April 28, 1936 in Morra De Sanctis, Avellino, Italy, to Giovanni & Gerarda Pennella. He was predeceased by his parents and siblings, Amato, Giuseppe, Pasquale, Antonio, Rosaria, Maria & Grazia.
Paolo is survived by the love of his life for 67 years, Mariarosa DiPaola-Pennella, his daughters, Gerarda (John), Maria (Sonny), grandchildren. Anna, John (Jenna) and Paul, and great-grandchildren, Jackson & Noah, who referred to him as “Big Nonno.” He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Paolo migrated to America in 1974 and settled in Greenwich. Prior to moving to the US he lived in Morra De Sanctis and then Zurich, Switzerland where he worked as a crane operator. While in the US he held various jobs including construction, Arnold’s Bakery and lastly, became the owner and operator of Paolo Pennella Landscaping. Paolo was an avid gardener. He loved making birdhouses and enjoyed hunting, walking in the woods, and truly enjoyed playing the accordion. He also loved to make and drink his wine, listen to Kenny Rogers, polka music, watching The Godfather movies and Yellowstone. Paolo’s biggest love above all was that for his wife, family and friends.
To honor his life, family and friends will gather on Tuesday, 4-8pm, at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, Greenwich. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 10am at St. Roch’s Church followed by entombment at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Memorial donations can be sent to The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, pulmonaryfibrosis.org/
For more information or to place an online condolence, coxeandgraziano.com
