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Joseph DeSabella Obituary

DESABELLA Joseph A. DeSabella, age 93 of Stratford and previously of Freeland, Pa., a retired operating engineer for Anthony Julian Railroad Construction Co., died on Friday, November 27, 2009. Born in Ceraso, Italy, he was a son of the late Nicholas and Rose Mazza DiSabella. He was a proud member of I.U.O.E Local 478. His true enjoyment was the time he spent with his family and especially his grandchildren. He was prede-ceased by his wife, Lucy Derlitz DeSabella; two brothers, Matthew and Peter DiSabella; and a sister, Grace Tozzolino. Survivors include two sons, Nicholas DeSabella and his wife, Linda of Stratford and Joseph DeSabella and his wife, Sherry of Fairfield; a daughter, Theresa Palmieri and her husband, Michael of Stratford; two brothers, Carlo and Anthony DiSabella, both of Hazelton, Pa.; three sisters, Nicoleen DiSabella of Hazelton, Pa., Alesandra Wendel of Elizabeth, N.J. and Rose Sparrow of Camp Springs, Md.; 10 grandchildren, Tina (Benny) Mauro, Joseph (Stacy) DeSabella, Anthony (Rita) DeSabella, Matthew DeSa-bella and girlfriend Catherine Violette, Christine (Frank) Sotomayor, Nicholas DeSa-bella, Catherine (Kenny) Geriak, Jodi Palmieri-Schu-mann (Kurt), Michael Palmieri and Alan Palmieri and finace, Eva Dabrowski; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Paula Jones and the 4th floor staff members at Lord Chamberlain Health Care for the care they provided. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 9 a.m. from the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull and at 10a.m. in St. Mark Church, Stratford for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. In lieu of flowers, those desiring can make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association, 279 New Britian Road., Suite 5, Kensington, CT 06037. Friends may call on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Nov. 29 to Nov. 30, 2009.

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December 24, 2009

Merry Christmas Grandpa!! We miss you and love you very much.

Tina, Benny, Kaitlynn and Ashley

December 7, 2009

Dear Linda, Nick and Family: I just found out about your dad's passing and am very sorry for your loss. I remember what a nice man he was when we all lived in the same neighborhood in Bridgeport. He truly did enjoy his family and all his friends. We will hold our memories of him in our hearts forever. Sincerely, Gail and Jim LaConte, Amy and Matt Ruggiero

Christine Sotomayor

December 1, 2009

To us Papa Joe was a great and sweet man with nothing but love for his kids, grandkids, greatgrandkids, his family, and friends. I will miss all his stories and catchpharses. I miss the rides that we used to take everywhere. We love you and will miss you very much. Thanks for all the memories.

Adam Bajko

November 30, 2009

Palmieri's and Family,

Our deepest condolences go out to all of you. Grampa Joe was a great man, one that could make the crew laugh at any moment. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

With Love
Adam and Dina Bajko

Gina (Iannotti) Edmond

November 30, 2009

Keeping you all close at heart and in our prayers on the loss of Papa Joe. With Sympathy and Love~ Gina, Caleb, Gianna and Ciarra Edmond

November 30, 2009

Grandpa:

We will miss you deeply. You are now resting in heaven with Grandma. I will always remember all of the stories you told us about Pennsylvania and the Julians. We will always keep your memories near our heart.

Love you Grandpa!!!
Nicky

November 29, 2009

Nick and family, our prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. Getting to know him was such a pleasure because he was a happy outgoing person that made us feel like part of the family right from the start. We will miss him, but his memories will last for ever. With all our love Frank, Luz, Rosemarie and Lidia Sotomayor.

November 29, 2009

Grandpa, you are truly going to be missed! I remember how you would always tell the story how you had an accident at work and you weren't sure if you were going to make it to see your first grandchild (which was me). Look you've lived a long and happy life and you were able to see all of your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I love you and I will always treasure the great memories!!

Love you Grandpa!!!
Tina

November 29, 2009

To the DeSabella Family,

Please accept our sincere condolences at this difficlut time. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bob and Mary Jane Cassidy

Alan Palmieri

November 29, 2009

Grandpa I will always love you. Thank you for being such an inspiration in my life you never be forgotten

Carl DiSabella

November 29, 2009

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with at this time. Schultzie has long been the center of many stories my father, Joe DiSabella, has told over the years. I'm sure he sends his condolences also.

Carrie Kurtz

November 29, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Todd, Nancy, Greg & Jay Linley

November 29, 2009

My thoughts of him go back to the days when we were in St Augustines. I wonder how many games he attended watching all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with!

Gary Zingo

November 29, 2009

To the entire Desabella Family.My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.May you savor all the wonderful memories you shared throughout the years,three generations of liitle leauge,football and basketball.You were all blessed.My deepest sympathy, Gary Zingo.

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