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Joseph Caselli Obituary
Joseph Anthony Caselli, age 78 of Stratford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at St. Vincent Medical Center. He was the widower of Sally Ann Carrafiello. Born in Bridgeport on June 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Philip and Josephine Salerno Caselli. Joe was the owner of Nichols Avenue Barber Shop for over 50 years. Joe made countless friendships over the years: he always treated his customers as family and will be remembered for his annual Christmas parties. After his retirement he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, playing golf, and impromptu games of left, right, center (LCR) at the barber shop. Joe was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Tashua Knolls Men's Club in Trumbull. He was also a New York Yankee and New York Giants fan. Joe will be sadly missed by all that knew him, especially his loving children; Sheri Bartoli and her husband Daniel of Trumbull and Joseph Caselli Jr. of Stratford. Five grandchildren; Daniel Bartoli Jr., Anthony Bartoli, Gianna Bartoli, Jacob Caselli and Michael Caselli and his great granddaughter, Skylar Caselli. Joe will also be missed by his loving partner of many years Mary Lu Fenton of Stratford, his sister, Lillian (Bruce) Bentley of Florida, brother in-law, Michael Carrafiello, sister in-law, Peggy (Anthony) Fernandez, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and beloved wife Sally, Joe was predeceased by his sister, Phyllis Caselli. There will be a walk through visitation on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 5 to 8 pm at the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main Street, Stratford. Please follow current pandemic concerns by wearing a mask and keeping social distance, it is asked that you kindly enter through the rear doors of the funeral home. All other funeral and interment services will be held privately. To offer online condolences please visit www.dennisanddarcy.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Joe's memory to Swim Across the Sound, St. Vincent's Medical Center, 2800 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606.
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M L. Fenton
June 13, 2024
It is sad to walk this road alone instead of side by side but to all there comes a moment when the road of life divide. You gave me years of happiness then left me with beautiful memories that I will treasure through all these years, Love ML
Love ML
December 24, 2023
Although it´s sad to reminisce of christmases we knew..this year I will celebrate the memory of you..I will concentrate on all the love we shared when you were here and out time together taught me what Christmas time is for and that´s what I´ll remember until I´m here no more. Love ML
Art & Jean Keating
October 29, 2023
Three years and we cherish the great memories we have of you Joe!
Arthur Keating
October 29, 2022
Two years and we miss him more and more every day!!
Love M L
November 3, 2021
One year ago I had to let you go..I shed tears everyday.Joe I´m grateful to you for 29 years of memories and the life we shared.you will forever live on in my heart ..so lost without you.
"Red"
November 1, 2021
You never said I´m leaving,you never said goodbye.you were gone before I knew it and only God knew why. In life I loved you dearly,in death I love you still.in my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill..
Arthur Keating and Jeanne Keating
October 29, 2021
Almost a year and the pain and hurt are still with us Joe! We miss you terribly!
Beth Luchansky
November 6, 2020
Joey,
So sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. I’ll always remember your Dad’s kindness that he showed my Dad during his illness. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Donna Viselli
November 6, 2020
I'm sorry doesn't seem to be enough to say to express condolences for the immense loss so many are feeling. Big Joe you are the one they are talking about when they say 'friends who become family'. We are so blessed to have shared so many happy times together. Rest in peace. Love, Maurizio & Donna
james leko
November 6, 2020
Joey always admired the close loving relation ship you had with you dad heartfelt sympathy to you and family Jim leko
Donna
November 6, 2020
I'm sorry doesn't seem to be enough to say to express condolences for the immense loss so many are feeling. Big Joe you are the one they are talking about when they say 'friends who become family'. So blessed to have spent so many happy times with you. Rest in peace. Love, Maurizio & Donna
james leko
November 6, 2020
Joey always admired the close loving relation ship you had with your dad heartfelt symathy to you and family jim leko
Anna Antonelos
November 5, 2020
Dear MaryLou & Family. . We were all saddened to hear about Joe. . . Sending our Condolences Love & Prayers
Harry & Anna Antonelos & Family
Albert Ferraro
November 5, 2020
Joe, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. His smile, his jokes, and his bantering with everyone who entered the barber shop will be missed greatly. I pray for strength for you and your family in a most difficult time.
Al F.
Len & Jean rich
November 5, 2020
Sheri & Joe
We are sorry for your loss Your dad was a great friend and a funny guy
Amy Cooney
November 5, 2020
Joe always had a smile and we'll miss seeing him and Mary Lu at Outriggers. Billy knew him far longer than I and has many fond memories of Joe and the barber shop. May he rest in peace. Amy Cooney/Billy Ray
Zip Toth
November 5, 2020
Joe and family I knew your father for about fifty years he was probably one of the best guy's I've had the pleasure to know may he rest in peace
Arthur Keating
November 5, 2020
As an addition to my comments on Joe was his great sense of humor! He had a great line that he always used which was” The only difference between a bad and good haircut was THREE DAYS!”
Joanna Ferreira
November 4, 2020
In loving memory of a great guy. Prayers for you and your family
Arthur Keating
November 4, 2020
There was no better a friend than Joe and our friendship goes back over fifty years ! Whether on the golf course or on vacations or out for dinners we had great times and those memories are the things that will get us through the loss we are experiencing and will never get over! Our thoughts and prayers are with Mary Lu and Joe’s family at this very difficult time! We love you joe, You we’re a first class friend and gentleman! Art &jean Keating
Pat Kronenberg
November 4, 2020
Joe,
So sorry to hear about your Dads passing. I remember how much you looked up to him when we were in barber school. I will keep you all in my prayers.
Pat Kronenberg
Port St. Lucie Fl.
Ken Parrs
November 4, 2020
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad I will miss him dearly and he always gave me the best haircut (not that you didn't ) My condolences to you and your family from me and my family. Our thoughts are with you.
SMORTON
November 4, 2020
Joe: Sorry to read of the loss of you dad, such a nice man w/a fantastic sense of humor. Sympathy to you, your family members. (From, Sally and son Billy, formally of Stratford)
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