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MALENA, Joseph A. Sr.
Joseph A. Malena, Sr., 63, of East Hartford, loving husband for 43 years to Barbara (Kay) Malena, passed away surrounded by his caring family on Tuesday (November 15, 2011) at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Hartford on September 12, 1948, a son of the late Rocco A. and Dorothy (Pease) Malena, he had been a resident of East Hartford for most of his life. A talented ceramic tile setter, Joe was the owner and operator of "Joseph Malena Ceramic Tile" in the Greater Hartford area. An avid sports enthusiast, Joe was a dedicated and loyal fan of the Boston Red Sox and Dallas Cowboys. Besides his beloved wife, Barbara, Joe is survived by a son, Joseph A. Malena, Jr. of East Hartford; a daughter, Melissa "Missy" Malena-Jackson and her husband, Gregory Jackson, of East Hartford; and a granddaughter, Joslynn S. Jackson of East Hartford who was his pride and joy in life. He also leaves two brothers, Rocco A. Malena, Jr. and his wife, Mary, of Glastonbury, Wayne A. Malena of Whiteville, TN; two sisters, Nellie Galeota of Manchester, Darlene Fredericksen of East Hartford; a "step-brother", Frank G. Lindberg of Glastonbury; several nieces, nephews, friends, and customers.
Funeral services will be Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m. at the D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Private burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home chapel on Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joe's name may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 300 Research Parkway, Suite 310, Meriden, CT 06450. For any on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph MALENA
November 26, 2011
May God Bless you and family in this time of sorrow. Mrs Donna Taylor.
Irene & Tom Sexton
November 21, 2011
Dearest Barbara and family,
We just learned of the passing of your beloved husband.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your precious family. May our prayers be a comfort at this time of great loss and sadness. May God Bless you always!
All of our love,
Irene & Tom Sexton & Family
Barbara Malena
November 21, 2011
Rest in peace my beloved husband
Don & Fran Richardson
November 19, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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November 18, 2011
Please accept our sincere condolences at Joe's passing. We will miss his visits with us in the AMU. We know the special memories you shared will help you through this difficult time. His Amu nurses: Carol, Judy, Sharon, Kara, Cathy, Kim and Anne
November 17, 2011
Barbara, Missy and family ...I am so sorry for your loss and praying the Lord will bring comfort to you all ...know that he will always be with you in spirit and in your heart and he is no longer suffering . Praying for comfort and peace for all of you ...
Cindy ( Chase ) Cox
Janet Mighty
November 17, 2011
Darlene, so sorry to hear of your loss. Think of all the happy memories you shared and the many pranks you both played. The short time that I knew him at the Bloomfield Home Depot, showed me he was a great gentle giant, with a very warm heart. Just remember, all his pain and suffering is over. God is richly blessing you and your family.
Paul Hutchings
November 17, 2011
walked to school every day 7th&8th grade Paul,H,Joe,L ,Jerry,k an,Joe M,Fun times in our lives.Save me a set up there,JOE.
Nola Morrison
November 17, 2011
Joey and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you bid farewell to your dad. He will always be with you in your heart and in your memories. "To live on in the hearts of those you leave behind is never to die"
Love you,
Nola and Wayne Morrison
joslynn
November 17, 2011
I love and miss u pa.Love your little girl jossy
Dar
November 17, 2011
To my brother who I love with all my heart.You will always be 10 feet tall in my eyes.No one will ever come close to that. I love you and until we meet again.
missy
November 17, 2011
This one's for you pops...I miss u so much already. So lost without you.I cant even express the amount of love and respect i have for you.You are and always will be my hero.See u again some day my (MAIN MAN)
Stacey Muncey
November 17, 2011
You will be deeply missed by many! You were truly my second Dad for many years, and I never stopped thinking of you in that way. So many memories I will cherish forever! Rest in Peace "Dad".
Bobby and Sue Sexton
November 17, 2011
Barbara, Missy, Joey, and Family,
We are saddened by your loss. His wonderful memories will slowly replace the pain and sadness you feel today. He is at peace and now will guide you from above. Joe was a wonderful man and you can be proud of who he was and how he lived his life.
Our deepest sympathy.
missy
November 17, 2011
This ones for you pops!!!! <3
noreen shakes
November 16, 2011
May GOD BLESS THE FAMILY!!
noreen shakes
November 16, 2011
My prayer and deepest condolescende goes out to the Family, sorry about your lose no more pain, no more suffering, no more worries he's in good hands now OUR HEAVENLY FATHER ABOVE..GOD ..REST IN PEACE MR MALENA....
Donna Baker Kiebke
November 16, 2011
It was with great sadness when I read about the passing of Joe. I have not seen him for a number of years but have fond memories of what a dedicated and loving man he was to his family. I will never forget his beautiful smile. My sincere condolences to the entire Malena family. Joe was a great man.
George Bussiere
November 16, 2011
Good men do great things once or twice in life. Great men like you do extraordinary things often. You where a husband,a father,a brother, a grandfather, an uncle and a friend to many many people. A person who would listen to the troubles of others and give the best advice by just saying what you would do. Your light may have gone out but your star will forever burn in our hearts forever. We will miss you until we join you again. We Love You Uncle Joe. George Dawn Morgan and Trevor Bussiere
Alex Lecza
November 16, 2011
Joe, I will always remember fondly the great times I had spending time with the Malenas. The trips to Hershey Park, Riverside and Camping in East Hampton and Christmas vacations. But what I will always remember most is the great sense of humor, even in an unpleasant situation. You were truly a second father to me as a boy growing up and your example as a father stays with me. Love you Big Guy. ~The Cracker
lenard bussiere
November 16, 2011
uncle joe you will be forever missed god speed (lenard bussiere and family) east hartford
Lynn Fredericksen
November 16, 2011
My Uncle Joe I'm going to miss you so much you were an extraordinary man and I as well as many others looked up to you. I know your watching us all you'll always be that "special man" I Love You! <3
Amy Berlin
November 16, 2011
Uncle Joe you will forever be in my heart and when I look to the stars I know you will be a guiding light. Thanks for the memories...until we meet again xoxoxo
Dawn
November 16, 2011
I love you Uncle Joe! You will be forever missed!
Stu Sevene
November 16, 2011
Rest In Peace Big Joe, You will be missed a great deal. condolences. -The Tofil's and Stu Sevene (east Hartford CT)
Cindy Irish
November 16, 2011
To the entire Malena family... Joe was an amazing man who touched many life's! He will be forever missed, but always forever remembered. His memory will always live on.
November 16, 2011
I love u so much pops... Until we meet again my sweet Angel...<3 ur daughter..
November 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Lots of hugs, too.
~The Sharkis Family
missy malena
November 16, 2011
I love u pops...till we meet again my sweet Angel....
missy malena
November 16, 2011
I love u pops....till we meet again my sweet Angel.
November 16, 2011
I love you Uncle Joe! You will be forever missed!
November 16, 2011
I love you Uncle Joe. You will be forever missed!
Brad Bollard
November 16, 2011
To the Malena family, our sincerest condolences, Joe had a heart of gold and always a friendly smile. We used to call the tile work the Joe and Joe show on different jobs.Some of his work is my kitchen, it was a pleasure to have known him, he will be missed!!
Brad and Laura Bollard , Broad st.
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