Stratford Star

John C. Sorrentino Sr.

John C. Sorrentino Sr., 94, of Milford, died Feb. 6, with his family by his side. His son, George and his wife, Cyndee Sorrentino live in Stratford.

Well known around the Bridgeport area for his expertise on Model “T” Fords, Mr. Sorrentino earned the nickname of Model “T” John. He built several and restored some others, but his pride and joy was his 1927 Model T Ford, which he purchased in 1938. On his 93rd birthday he drove his Model T to the Southbury Training School, some 40 miles away, to their annual car show where the people sang happy birthday.

Mr. Sorrentino served with U.S. Army during World War II and after being honorably discharged, he was employed as a heavy duty truck mechanic at International Harvester and American Truck Lease in Fairfield. He later was the go to guy at Serv-Rite Auto in Milford.

The best time of his retirement and enjoyment was going to area car shows with his companion of 30 years Emma Cucino and his many friends and ones he didn’t know, his family said. He always enjoyed sharing a cold drink and one of his famous salami and cheese sandwiches and his beloved Ford “T” which he always drove to the shows.

Survivors include his sister, Lucy and her husband, Mike Stoverchy of Massachusetts; two sons, John C. Sorrentino Jr. of Milford, and George and his wife, Cyndee Sorrentino of Stratford;

Also, three grandsons, John III and his wife, Kelli Sorrentino of West Haven, Gregory and his wife, Sharon Sorrentino of Wallingford, Anthony and his wife, Jennifer Sorrentino of Greer, S.C., two granddaughters, Karen Sorrentino of Milford and Vanessa Sorrentino of Stratford; six great-grandchildren; many associates, old car buffs, friends, and Mary Ellen Sorrentino of Ocala, Fla.

Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, handled arrangements. Burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Stratford.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Stratford Animal Rescue Society, S.T.A.R.S., P.O. Box 1371, Stratford, CT 06614.

To light a virtual candle, visit abriola.com.

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