Celebrating the life of
Pasquale D. Degennaro
August 28, 1941 - May 13, 2011
Pasquale D. Degennaro
SAVANNAH – Pasquale D. Degennaro, 69, died Friday, May 13, 2011, at Memorial Medical Center. The Long Island, New York native had lived in Savannah for the past thirty years.
He was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College where he received his Masters degree in Economics. He later was a professor of Economics at Washington College in Chestertown, MD.
Mr. Degennaro was a licensed Boat Captain and an avid fisherman. He restored classic cars, played the classical guitar and worked with his dogs in agility and obedience. Pat will be remembered for his fabulous oyster roasts at their home on the Moon River.
Surviving are his wife of thirty years, Mary Heard Degennaro; four brothers-in-law, Richard, Keith, John, and Shelley Heard; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral services will be private.
The family suggests any remembrances be made to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Rd., Kanab, Utah 84741 or the Savannah Chatham Human Society, 7215 Sally Mood Dr., Savannah, GA 31406.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com
I feel honored to have known such a multifaceted and deeply intelligent man as Pat. He was indeed a Renaissance man. Even though losing him is difficult, rest assured that you have so many good friends to support you! You know that Ralph and I are just down the street and are available at a moment's notice barring any crazy runaway horses!. God Bless You!
- Pat Williams, Savannah, GA
Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. Pat and you have been such wonderful friends to JoAnna and Russell. I've loved all the stories of your fun and adventures...my heart is with you all. He will be missed. Regards, Janie
- Janie Lasik, Cumming, GA
Mary, please accept my deepest condolences. Anne
- Anne Bidez, Savannah, GA
Mary, We are praying for your strength and comfort. We send our love and share in your sorrow.
- Bonnie and EJ, Waynesville, NC
Mary, you are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, call me. Now, as always, when it's too late, I wish I had come to more of those oyster roasts. Take care.
- Joyce Whittal, Savannah, GA
Mary my thoughts & parys are with you. Call me 9123620814
- Pat Walker, metter, GA
The bouvier girls and I will miss 'uncle' Pat. SS
- Susan Smith, Bluffton, SC
Oh Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. As you told me a few months ago, the sun will shine again.
- Eleanor Ellis, Brooklet, GA
I feel honored to have known such a multifaceted and deeply intelligent man as Pat. He was indeed a Renaissance man. Even though losing him is difficult, rest assured that you have so many good friends to support you! You know that Ralph and I are just down the street and are available at a moment's notice barring any crazy runaway horses!. God Bless You!
- Pat Williams, Savannah, GA
Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. Pat and you have been such wonderful friends to JoAnna and Russell. I've loved all the stories of your fun and adventures...my heart is with you all. He will be missed. Regards, Janie
- Janie Lasik, Cumming, GA
Mary, please accept my deepest condolences. Anne
- Anne Bidez, Savannah, GA
Mary, We are praying for your strength and comfort. We send our love and share in your sorrow.
- Bonnie and EJ, Waynesville, NC
Mary, you are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, call me. Now, as always, when it's too late, I wish I had come to more of those oyster roasts. Take care.
- Joyce Whittal, Savannah, GA
Mary my thoughts & parys are with you. Call me 9123620814
- Pat Walker, metter, GA
The bouvier girls and I will miss 'uncle' Pat. SS
- Susan Smith, Bluffton, SC
Oh Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. As you told me a few months ago, the sun will shine again.
- Eleanor Ellis, Brooklet, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
