Joseph Friello Jr.

Friello Jr, Joseph
Joseph Friello Jr., of Stratford CT, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent's Hospital, Bridgeport CT on May 24, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Shine Friello for 40 years. Born in New Haven CT on April 15, 1929, he was the son of the late Giuseppi and Mary Anna (Santacroce) Friello. Stepfather of Patti (James) DiSpazio of Florida and Jeffery (June) Schaffer of Colorado. Loving Grandfather of Ali DiSpazio of Hamden CT. Brother of Grace (late John) Pascarella of North Haven, Madeline (late Paul) Larson of Florida and Alice (Brian) O'Connor of Old Saybrook. Predeceased by his cherished brother Thomas Friello. Mr. Friello was the proud and loved Uncle of 5 Nephews, 5 Nieces along with 16 Grand Nephews and Neices. A graduate of Hillhouse High School, he went on to serve in the Army during the Korean Conflict. After discharge from the military he earned his Bachelors Degree at New Haven State Teachers College (SCSU) in 1955, where he played football and was a team co-captain. He obtained his Masters Degree from the same institution and was a founding member of the original Owl Varsity Club. He went on to obtain his sixth year from The University of Bridgeport. He worked tireously in the New Haven School System for 34 years, teaching in both the Primary and Secondary Levels. He served as an Administrator at Sheriden Middle School, Richard Lee High School, Wilbur Cross High School, Conte School and Career High School. In addition to his teaching and administrating responsibilities he was an Assistant Basketball Coach for Red Verderame, winning the New England Championship along with being an assistant Football Coach. An avid golfer, he was a Board Member of the Bridgewood Country Club in Westport CT. He also served on the Sewer Commission in Fairfield for a number of years.
His funeral will leave the IOVANNE FUNERAL HOME, INC. 11 Wooster Pl. Wednesday morning at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael's Church at 10. Burial with military honors in All Saints Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Tuesday from 4-8pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project 4899 Belfort Rd. Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 www.woundedwarriorproject.org. Sign Mr. Friello's guest book online at www.iovanne.com.