Natale Pasquale Cretella, 62, of West Haven passed away March 20, 2018 in the St. Raphael’s Campus of Yale NH Hospital. Born in New Haven Dec. 21, 1955, he was the son of the late John D. and Norma Caricchio Cretella. For the past several years, he has been a valued employee of The Christmas Tree Shop in Orange. In his younger years, he served in the US Army Reserves. The family would like to thank the staff on Celentano 4 and Verdi 3 West at St. Raphael’s for their exceptional care. He is survived by two brothers, Charles (Marie) Cretella of West Haven, with whom he resided and John (Sue) Cretella of New Haven; a nephew, Michael Cretella and a great nephew, Alex Cretella.

Friends may call at The Celentano Funeral Home, 424 Elm St. (cor. Dwight) Sunday from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. A vigil service will take place at 5:00 pm. Interment in All Saints Cemetery will take place at a later date.