He was born in Empoli, Italy on January 10, 1933 to the late Steve and Yola Biagi Gemignani. He came to the United States at the age of 14.
Carlo was the original owner of the Red Rooster Deli in Bridgeport and Stratford where many memories were made as well as lifelong friends. He was a compassionate man with a big heart. No one on North and Oak went hungry. He fed all regardless of money.
Carlo enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family. He loved to cook and entertain friends and loved going to Maine with his wife, sister and brother in law.
Carlo leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Lucille Tolentino Gemignani; two daughters, Stephanie (Tony) Dorn and Denise (Tommy) Gemignani King and one son Steve (Yota) Gemignani; grandchildren, Amy (Tom) Bresson, Nick Brelsford, Gina Dorn, Anthony Dorn and Christian Gemignani as well as one great-grandchild, Adam Bresson.
Calling hours will take place at the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Turnpike in Monroe on Saturday, February 23 from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 12:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org. Online condolences may be left at SpadaccinoFuneralHome.com.