Obituary of Noah Vincent Iovino

Retired Bridgeport Firefighter Noah Iovino, age 87, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of the late Marie B. Tantimonico Iovino passed peacefully on Thursday, November 7, 2013. Born on October 17, 1926 in Bridgeport, he was a son of the late James Vincent and Rose DeMasi Iovino. A lifelong resident of Bridgeport, Mr. Iovino retired from the City of Bridgeport Fire Department with over 30 years of service. He had also been formerly employed by Paul S. Yoney Mechanical Contractors for over 40 years. He was a dedicated parishioner and usher at St. Andrew Church and a member of Bridgeport Area Retired Firefighters. A dedicated father, grandfather and great grandfather, his greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will truly be missed. Survivors include five loving children, Robert Iovino (Patricia) of Bridgeport, Deborah Picarazzi (John) of Monroe, Mark Iovino of Monroe, Christopher Iovino (Suzanne) of Orange and Maria LaViola (John) of Orange; brother-in-law, Tommy Dellamarggio, eleven cherished grandchildren, Michael Iovino, John, Jr., Matthew, and Chelsea Picarazzi, Mark Jr., Vincent, Jennifer, Alexander, and Derek Iovino, and Alexandra and John III LaViola; two adored great grandchildren, Haley and Nicholas Iovino; as well as several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers and sisters, Jean Elliano, Mary Lucia, Catherine Bernardi, Lena Dellamarggio, Frank Iovino, Joseph Iovino and Virgina Bresse and his daughter-in-law, Linda Iovino. The family would like to greatly thank the doctors and staff of St. Vincents Medical Center for their professionalism and care during Noahs time of need. Funeral Information Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Andrews Church, Bridgeport for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Newtown. Friends may call on Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service. Donations Information At the request of the family, memorial contributions may be made to the Swim Across the Sound, c/o St. Vincents Medical Foundation 2800 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606.