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Joseph Yoga Obituary

YOGA, JOSEPH J., JR. Joseph J. Yoga, Jr., passed away May 25, 2014, in Connecticut Hospice. He is the husband and best friend of Lillian Edwards Yoga. Joseph was born in New Haven, December 18, 1942, a son of the late Joseph J. Yoga, Sr., and Anna Chestnut Yoga. He was a firefighter for the town of Hamden for 15 years and a dispatcher for Cheshire Police Emergency for 22 years before retiring. Joe was a past Cheshire Band Parent, Cheshire Boys Baseball Coach and Girls Softball Coach, a Cheshire Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader and a Friend of Field Hockey Parent. Joseph was an avid New York Yankees and New York Giants fan. Proud father of Joseph J. Yoga III of Ossining, NY and Karen and Sally Yoga of Cheshire. Brother of Cynthia Yoga (Frank) Nappi of South Carolina. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his beloved dog, Buffy. Funeral from the LUPINSKI FUNERAL HOME, INC. 821 State Street Friday morning at 9:15. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Thomas Becket Church at 10:00. Burial in Centerville Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Thursday from 5 to 8pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405. Sign Joe’s guest book online at www.lupinskifuneralhome.com

Published by The New Haven Register from May 27 to May 28, 2014.
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"Honeygirl", so sorry to learn of Joes passing at this late date(6/14). Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Tom & Gail

Gail Johnson

June 15, 2014

Worked with Joe at HFD. my codolences. Our prayers are with him and with you at this difficult time. Joe Mulligan

Joe Mulligan

May 30, 2014

Dear Cynthia and Frank
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love from your friends in Basket Walk

May 29, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time.
I have fond memories of field trips to Mr. Yoga's Fire Station as a child.
He was always so kind and thoughtful, and I'm glad that I had the chance to know him and your family for all these years.
May he rest in peace and always be with you in spirit.
God Bless.

Donna Baril

May 29, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to Cynthia and her family.
Bob & Joanne Winters (Milford, CT)

May 29, 2014

Deepest sympathies.

Gina Antonacci

May 28, 2014

My sincere sympathy goes out to Joe's family. I was a friend from both Mt Carmel School and Hamden High School. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Barbara Johnson Vivenzio

May 27, 2014

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