Joseph M. D'Andrea Jr.

Joseph M. D'Andrea, Jr. of Hamden, beloved husband of Gloria DiChello D'Andrea passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. He was born in New Haven on August 17,1935 to the late Joseph and Angela Maturo D' Andrea, Sr. He was a graduate of St. Anthony Grammar School; Notre Dame High School; and Quinnipiac College, where he played varsity baseball and received the Athletic Hall of Fame Special Recognition Award. He also served for many years on the Quinnipiac Alumni Association Board of Governors; was a past president of the Alumni Association; and served on many committees including the annual Alumni Association Golf Tournament and participated in Career Days. Joe retired from Clear Channel Communications in Hamden as a senior account executive. Joe was very proud and honored to have served in the Connecticut Army National Guard from 1959 to 1965. He was very involved with coaching and managing softball teams in the Greater New Haven area. He was also a coach with the South Hamden Little League Baseball Association. Joe enjoyed many good times with all of his lifelong and close friends, and he looked forward to monthly luncheons with them. He loved going to New York Yankees games; watching UConn Women's basketball; and was an avid reader. He was a giving person who enjoyed helping others, always generous with his time and talent. A devout Catholic, Joe was awarded the St. Joseph's Medal of Appreciation by the Archdiocese of Hartford for his outstanding service to his church. Besides his wife, he is survived by his loving son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Alisa D'Andrea of Hamden. He was also devoted grandfather to Luca and London D'Andrea. Spending time with his family and supporting his grandchildren in their numerous activities was his greatest love. In addition, Joe was a devoted uncle to Michael (Caroline Fargeorge) D'Andrea; Tracy D'Andrea-Pitcher (Michael Pitcher); Kelly D' Andrea; Darline (Bryan) Morris; Melissa (Avni) Nimani; and Christina DiChello. He was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, Pasquale and Alice D'Andrea. Family and friends may call at MARESCA & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Chapel St. Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Michael McGivney Parish in St. Michael's Church, 29 Wooster Pl. New Haven. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, West Haven. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your local library. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph M. D'Andrea, Jr., please visit our floral store.