Alfred A. Pellegrini, 96, of 35 Hamden Hills Dr., Hamden, formerly of Furman Rd., Hamden, died July 18, 2012 at St. Raphael's Hospital after a brief illness. He was the widow of Mary Eleanor Matteo Pellegrini. Fred was born in Hamden, Nov. 6, 1915 the son of the late Frederico and Anna Peroni Pellegrini and was employed at High Standard of Hamden for 30 years and Mossberg & Son for 3 years prior to retiring in 1980. Keeping busy after retiring he worked for the Peter H. Torello & Son Funeral Home for many years, assisted with his wife of 63 years and could often be found in the library at Hamden Hills where he enjoyed reading. He was am Army Veteran of WWII, serving for almost 4 years in the European Theater and received 4 battle stars. He was past commander of Post 150, American Legion. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Marie Ann) Sweeney of Middlebury, sons, Frederick R. (Laura) Pellegrini of Wlfd. and James M. (Sue) Pellegrini of Mt. Marion, NY., 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by brothers Julius, Gene, Carl and Andrew Pellegrini. Funeral sevices were held Friday July 20th at St. John the Baptist church, with interment in Beaverdale cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis TN, 38105