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Joseph Frazzetta Obituary



Joseph Frazzetta, 78, of New York City, formerly of New Britain, passed away December 17th, 2013 after battling cancer for almost a year. Joseph left New Britain at the age of 19 and moved to New York City to pursue his passion for the theater. As a young man he acted in off-Broadway productions, and even published a few articles about some of his favorite actors. Joseph taught school in New York for many years but remained an aficionado who never lost his love for collecting musical and theatrical memorabilia. Joseph was pre-deceased by his mother, Constance Frazzetta, and his sister, Dolores Polidori, both of New Britain. He leaves two nieces: Kathy Gilbert of Derry, New Hampshire, and Susan Bordonaro of Berlin, and three great-nephews: Michael Gilbert, and David and Steven Bordonaro. Funeral Service will be on Saturday, Dec. 21st at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited for calling hours from 10:00 AM to the time of service at the New Britain Memorial Sagarino Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. To share a memory with the family please go to www.newbritainsagariono.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 20, 2013.

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Stephen Cole

December 20, 2013

How lucky I was to know Joe. We shared a passion for Kurt Weill and musical theatre in general and Joe was so supportive of my career as a musical theatre writer. He came to my shows and readings and was so knowledgeable and jolly and enthusiastic. I was so happy to share a few delightful days with him in hospice before he passed. I will always remember him whenever I hear a gorgeous Kurt Weill melody.

Joe outside the Shubert Theatre in NYC 1956

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December 20, 2013

Linda Phillips

December 20, 2013

Dear Kathy: Your uncle was truly a very special man. He won my heart several years ago in Forgotten Musicals, which he help to found. I loved him dearly for his genuine warmth and great sense of humor. I miss him very much and am so sad about his passing. Linda Phillips

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