Swan Funeral Home
Sunrise: January 30, 1951
Sunset: March 27, 2021
On March 27, 2021, at Branford Hospice, Neil Francis Nastri, 70, of Deep River, left the Earth quietly after a long fight with cancer. In addition, he suffered for many years with medical ailments that affected his health. Born to the late Paul F. Nastri, of West Haven, and Dolores Mary Burness Nastri, of New Haven. Neil attended West Haven High school, then attended Pier Art School, where he grew enthusiastically passionate about art. Neil proved to be an outstanding watercolor artist, he gifted his art to create others' joy. After pursuing his education, Neil worked at St Raphael's hospital, where he met the love of his life for thirty-five years, the late Jennifer Lorraine Cummings Nastri. Neil was a kind and loving partner to his wife Jennifer, as well as an honorable father to their three children. Neil was an avid runner, he was a youth coach for many sports in the community, he played a pivotal role in Deep River Junior Fife and Drum corp, as well as played third base for a softball league. In his spare time, Neil enjoyed staying active and cherishing time with his loved ones. Neil leaves behind his daughter, Sarah E. Nastri Bourne and son-in-law, John L. Bourne, Jr. of Killingworth, CT; son, Matthew T. Nastri, of Norwich, CT; former daughter-in-law Kheika Johnson Nelsen; and son, James P. Nastri, of Deep River, CT. Neil's heart was overflowing with unfathomable amounts of love for his grandchildren, Deven F. Nastri of West Hartford, Malachi J. Bourne, Josiah C. Bourne, and Jennifer "Rosie" Bourne, all of Killingworth, CT. Their fondest loving memories consisted of the simple things in life that were so delicately taught. Neil loved to fix things, create projects and make others happy. Many people knew Neil as a man of God who walked closely with the Lord. As evident in his
willingness to give to others, receiving everyone with an open heart, and caring for the less fortunate. In addition to his children and grandchildren, Neil leaves behind his brother, Paul E. Nastri, Jr, and sister-in-law Denise L. Nastri of West Haven, nieces Melanie Nastri Coggins and husband Michael Coggins of Hamden, CT; Stephanie Nastri of West Haven, CT; and his brother-in-law Tommy Cummings and sister-in-law Lisa Ida Cummings of Estero, Florida. Neil was predeceased by his mother, Dolores M. Nastri, of New Haven, CT.; his father, Paul F. Nastri, New Haven, CT, and his loving wife Jennifer Cummings Nastri also of Deep River, CT. Please join family and friends in the celebration of Neil's legacy at Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, Deep River, CT. on April 27th, at 1:30pm. Following will be a graveside service at Fountain Hill Cemetery, Deep River. Following there will be a gathering at the Bourne residence. The guidelines Covid 19 will require and be rigorously enforced regarding the use of masks, social distance, and limited capacity. Please reach out to the family if you plan on attending. In lieu of flowers please donate to your charity of choice in honor of Neil (among his favorites: Save The
Children/ St. Jude's).
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