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Joseph Dostilio Obituary
Joseph Dostilio, age 70, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Marcia Caiola Dostilio, passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at Yale New Haven Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born on May 3, 1947 in Hartford, he was the son of the late Joseph and Agnes Pavia Dostilio. Joe was a retired property manager for the Davis Co. and belonged to the Our Lady of the Assumption Knights of Columbus Council 11077. He enjoyed vacationing with his family and creating memories to last a lifetime. He truly loved his family and always put their needs first. In addition to his beloved wife of 50 years, Marcia, survivors include two loving sons, Joseph Dostilio III and his wife Malissia of Fairfield, and Vince Dostilio and his wife Susie of Mashpee, MA, five cherished grandchildren, Joseph IV, Dillon, Hope, Nicholas and Christopher, brother-in-law, Sam Caiola of Ansonia, his best friend, Phil Bragg, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull, and at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Fairfield for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in St. Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Friday from 4 – 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 401 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. To leave an online condolence, visit us at www.abriola.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Dostilio
Charlene Shandrowski
June 15, 2018
I was so sorry to just hear about Joe's passing. I worked with him at Alexion, and he helped me find a builder for my home. My condolences to your family.
Jonathan Lewie
April 10, 2018
Dear Dostilio Family,
Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was an honorable man with great integrity and I thoroughly enjoyed working with him over the years. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this difficult time.
Jonathan - Otis Elevator
Stanley D'Amico
April 7, 2018
Dear Marcia and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We will miss seeing Joe's smiling face at church. You are in our prayers. Stan and Jayne D'Amico
Maurizio Viselli
April 7, 2018
Mrs. Dostilio and Family-
Sorrh for your loss. Joe was a great guy, we had a lot of laughs. Maurizio & Benny Viselli(Bagel King of Fairfield)
April 6, 2018
Marcia, we were so sorry to read about Joe's passing. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Laura & Marc Kavulich
Paul & Ruthann Caiola
April 6, 2018
Our deepest sympathy. May you find comfort in the love and support of family and friends during this most difficult time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Paul & Ruthann Caiola
April 6, 2018
Marcia, I was stunned to read of Joe's passing. My heart goes out to you.
Annie Okrentowich, Trumbull, CT
Joseph Romanello
April 5, 2018
Vin, Joe and Mrs. D.,
So sorry to learn of Mr. D's passing. May your happy memories comfort you at this time.
Joe (and mom Cathy) Romanello
Lori Czajkowski
April 5, 2018
Marcia and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss and are sending our deepest sympathies to you at this time.
Love,
The Czajkowski Family
Lori, Chuck, Hunter and Tyler
April 5, 2018
Marcia & Family sorry for your loss.God Bless
Rob Yanosy & Family
Cathy, Yasser, Adam
April 5, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
April 5, 2018
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
John Turgeon
April 5, 2018
Marcia, Joe,and Vince my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Kathy (DiStasi) Mastronardi
April 5, 2018
Marcia, I am saddened to hear about Joe. As I remember Joe from Nutmeg Lanes, he always had a smile on his face. My sincere condolences to you and your family on your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
April 5, 2018
Extending condolences for your loss. May God comfort your hearts during this difficult time.
April 5, 2018
Marcia: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Joe will always be remembered in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray & Vivian Ciuchta
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