Photo courtesy of Spinelli - Ricciuti Funeral Home - Ansonia
Ansonia, Connecticut
Feb 1, 1936 – Jan 14, 2017
ANSONIA: John A. Posta Sr., 80, entered into eternal rest on January 14, 2017, at Griffin Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Phyllis Zarnoch Posta.
Mr. Posta was born in Bridgeport on Feb. 1, 1936, son of the late Benedetto and Filomena Ciccone Posta. A resident of Seymour and Ansonia for many years, he was employed as a tool maker at Sikorsky Aircraft for 33 years, until his retirement in 1987. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy. John enjoyed hunting and working in his garden.
In addition to his wife Phyllis, he is survived by sons, John A. Posta Jr. of Ansonia, Benedetto J. Posta (Letizia) of Woodbridge and Michael J. Posta of Ansonia, a daughter, JoMarie Peters (Jon) of Oxford, a sister, Lena Smerglinolo of Bridgeport, cherished grandchildren, Angelo Posta, Angela Posta, Bianca Posta, Alicia Ayala (Jose), Benedetto Posta Jr., Antonio Posta, Michael Heathcote, Jessica Posta, Kayla Posta, Jon Peters and Teresina Peters, great-grandchildren, Luna Posta, Santino Ayala, Star Peters, Maria Ayala and Bella Keefe and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Mario, Carmen and Joseph Posta and sisters, Theresa Nicita and Angelina Porto.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday January 18, 2017, from 4-7 pm in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Thursday, his funeral will commence at 9:15 am from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am at the Church of the Assumption in Ansonia. Interment with U.S. Navy military honors will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia. To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
Aunt Lena & Family, I'm sorry to hear about your loss of your brother, My Deepest Condolences to the family, may John rest in peace,
Darlene Puccilli-Voight
January 19, 2017 | Shelton, CT
Dear Posta Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with John many years ago and he never failed to brighten my day. He will always be remembered.
Al Steinerts
January 18, 2017 | Milford, CT
JoMarie and the entire Posta family I have known you guys for all of my life. Please accept my deepest condolences. Mr Posta who i called Pops was a great guy. Funnier then ever always making us laugh... R.I.Paradise. Love you all
Maria Crowell
January 18, 2017 | Bridgeport, CT
Of all the guys he was the funniest .Every body loved him.
Louis Cologgi
January 16, 2017 | Shelton
RIP John Posta ,.
Sorry for your loss JoMarie and family ,.
God Bless the Posta family in their time of sorrow ,.
Peter Burke
January 16, 2017 | West Haven, CT
my sincerest condolences to the whole Posta Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Rose
January 16, 2017
kayla I am so sorry for your loss
wendy schaffer
January 15, 2017 | Shelton, CT
My condolences to the Posta family. Mr.Posta will be loved and long remembered by all of us who knew him. Rest Peacefully Mr. Posta...❤May you all feel the love and support from friends and family in your time of sorrow.
Tina Crowell Moccio
January 15, 2017 | Ansonia, CT
To Aunt Phyllis, Jomarie, John, Ben, Mike & all the Kid's- So very sorry for your loss- our loss too-we all loved him. Rest assured he is home.
All our Love,
Cora & Aunt Lena xoxo
Cora Smerglinolo
January 15, 2017 | Bridgeport, CT