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Joseph Maida Obituary

MAIDA Joseph P. Maida, age 96, beloved husband of Katherine Graham Maida of Stratford, passed away peacefully in his home Friday evening with his family at his bedside. Born and raised in Stratford, he was a son of the late Peter and Maria Maida. Joe was the founder of Empire Silver, Stratford and owner of Weidlich Inc. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, St. James Church, the First District Improvement Club, the Electroplaters Society, and lifetime member and past commador of Miamogue Yacht Club. Gardening was his passion and he enjoyed boating and fishing. Survivors in addition to Katherine his wife of 64 years, are one daughter, Mary and her husband, Stephen Tesla of Milford; two sons, Peter and his wife, Deborah Maida of Seymour, and Joseph J. Maida of Shelton and daughter-in-law, Gail Maida of Stratford; seven grandchildren, Christopher and Mary Tesla, Jennifer and Greg DeBlasio, Diana and Alan Robert, Peter J. and Amber Maida, Julia and Kevin Brazil, Joseph M Maida, and Andrew Maida; and nine great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend his funeral on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. from the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main St., Stratford and at 10:30 a.m. in St. James Church for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment in St. Michael Cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to CARE OF OUR FATHERS HOUSE, C/O St James Church, 2110 Main St, Stratford, CT 06615.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2011.

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January 11, 2011

Dear Mary and Family,
So sorry to hear the news. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to your wonderful memories...it really helps.
Love,
Linda Pavlakis (LaPia)

Donna A. Gonzalez

January 10, 2011

Aunt Kay, Mary, Peter, Joey & family,

My thoughts & prayers have been with you since New Years Eve when I heard Uncle Joe went into the hospital.

I found myself recalling how much fun we had (even so far back as when Aunt Kay & Uncle Joe lived on General Street). Family picnics when we started the morning off with Uncle Joe having his famous liver and bacon sandwich... How all of us kids enjoyed going in the pool. Everyone playing bocci, etc. and just spending the whole day with everyone in our family. What a big family we had. Nonnie, Aunt Francis, Aunt Rose, and Aunt Maggie & their families would come. Times are so different now.

I remember Christmas time; Uncle Joe with a cigar in hand, at the head of the dining room table and the laughter that came from that room. When he talked everyone listened. He was so loved and respected by many and will forever be in our hearts.

God bless you Uncle Joe; you will be missed! Love always,(your niece) Donna A. Crescenzo-Gonzalez

January 9, 2011

Dear Mary,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
we are in florida until the end of January, so won't be able to attend the mass. Will call when we get back.
Love and prayers,
Pat Stockdale & Barb O'Brien

Jenifer Lutheran

January 9, 2011

Dear Pete,Deb,Julie,Pete and Amber,
Our thought and prayers are with you at this time. Remember all of the good times shared and he will always be with you.
What a wonderful gift to have had him in your lives all these years. I understand!
Love

wanda Del Moral

January 9, 2011

To the Maida Family,
Our hearts go out to you all,Joe was a wonderful human being and a great Boss.
He will be greatly missed, may God comfort you all at time. Del Moral Family(Jose and Wanda).

Kim G

January 9, 2011

Dear Joe
We don't travel in the same circle, but I wish you well in facing the death of your father one day at a time. Take care

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