Obituary: James V. Sorrentino, 74, of New Haven

NEW HAVEN, CT - (From North Haven Funeral Home): Retired New Haven Police Captain James V. Sorrentino, 74, of New Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of 37 years to Frances Kazdan Sorrentino.

James was born in Washington D.C. on June 2, 1946, and was the son of the late Vincent J. and Veronica Brannack Sorrentino. He earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Haven.

James was the former owner of the North Haven Music Store, served the New Haven Police Department for over 30 years and later was the owner/operator of Point-To-Point Livery. James served as president of the Graduate Club for two terms, Greater New Haven Jaycees, North Haven Merchants Association, CT Youth Officers Association, and New Haven Pops Concerts.

He served on the board of the Salvation Army, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, APT Foundation, Shubert Theatre Community Outreach, Special Olympics, and the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.

James enjoyed boating, was a N.Y. Giants and N.Y. Yankees fan, but most of all he enjoyed his family whom he loved unconditionally. Father of NH Firefighter James J. Sorrentino (fiancé Lindsay Marone), Alexis V. Gilbert (husband Steven) and Tricia Monaghan. Grandfather of Steven Gilbert, Jr. and Logan J. Gilbert.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to North Shore Animal League, animalleague.org.

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