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Joseph Powers Obituary
Joseph F. Powers, age 58 of Milford passed away April 3,2014 at Bridgeport Hospital. Born in New Haven on December 2,1955. He was the beloved husband of Susan Grady Powers. Joe worked many years as a machinist at Dresser Industry and retired from The City of Milford, Building Maintenance Department. He was a big Yankees and Giants fan. He was predeceased by his parents Paul and Joanne Reed Powers. Survivors include his children Paul, Joseph, Michael, Jennifer, and Ashley Powers, Stepchildren Jennifer and John Grady(w) Diane, Granddaughters Morgan Gallagher and Caitlin Grady, Sister Kathy Powers, Aunt Betty Flag, Uncle Robert Reed, and Aunt Anne. As well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral mass will be held Wednesday at Saint Gabriels at 11am and burial following at Kings Highway.
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John Key
December 11, 2025
If this is the Joe Powers who served aboard the USS Shreveport in the mid-70´s I served with him. He was a great guy with some outlandish stories that I´m sure were all true. I still think of him.
April 7, 2014
So sorry to hear the passing of our cousin, Joe. Wish I knew him better and also to have hung out more with him when we were growing up. He did work on our house roof and was really a funny guy. Had a lot of laughs. Our deepest sympathy to the the family and may God give you the faith and strength during this time. Love, Kevin, Jean and Janeen Powers
Kelly (Powers) Frankina
April 7, 2014
Cousin Joey, you will be missed. Although we didn't get to see a lot of each other, when we did, you always made me laugh and your smile would light up the world. My love and condolences to all of the family.
April 7, 2014
Our sincere sympathy to the family in hearing of Joe passing. He was a nice guy with a good heart. Fond memories of joe playing at the VFW Hall and back in the 80's roofing our house with his young sons in toe. Cousin Eileen and husband Rich Fabish.
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April 7, 2014
hell remain in our prayers as well as in our hearts sending prayers to the family as well aunt carmela
paul avellino
April 7, 2014
Sorry for your loss i worked with joe for the city of milford
April 7, 2014
Sue,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I'm glad we had this past Thanksgiving to share with you and Joe.
Lynn and Frank Sperini
Anthony Crisafi
April 7, 2014
To Joes Family ,as the President of the local 1566 Union that represents the City of Milford Public works employees. I want to offer our deepest sympathy for your loss. Joe and I had a friendship that started the day he was hit by a car in Milford center and I provided medical aid having been a Medic. Joe was a great guy with a wonderful laugh he will be greatly missed.
Pat Russo
April 7, 2014
I worked with Joe for 20 years at Dresser, sorry to hear of his passing, he was a good guy and always ready to help his co-workers. He will be missed
Nancy Powers Fischer
April 7, 2014
Its been many years since I've seen Joey, but thought of him, & his dad & Mom. God bless you Joe you will never be forgoten.
James and Hillary Kelly
April 7, 2014
Very sad to hear of the passing of Joe. I will always remember his sense of humor and his laugh. Our condolences to the Powers, Grady's and Gregory's.
April 7, 2014
God Bless and keep you close to him
always Joe.
Carla & Joseph Burton
Jen Grady
April 6, 2014
Thank you for always being there for me. U always made me laugh n ur laughter was contagious! Im missing you already. Rest in peace n I know you will always be watching over us. I Love you.
Anne Gilbert
April 6, 2014
My husband, Ron and I are so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We knew him many years ago and he was so special to us. Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
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