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Joseph Padua Obituary
Joseph C. Padua, 84, of Springfield, Ohio and formerly of Bridgeport, Connecticut, passed away peacefully Friday evening, November 15, 2013 at Forest Glen Health Campus. He was born in Bridgeport on August 20, 1929, the son of the late Angelo and Jenny (Carfi) Padua. Joe served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He owned and operated Tom Thumb Florist, Bridgeport for 65 years. A long-time member of St. Patrick Church, he served as a lector, altar server and Eucharistic minister for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Trinacria Society, Kiwanis Club and was a Boy Scout leader with Troop #567, Bridgeport. Survivors include three children and spouses, David and Susan Padua of Stratford, CT, Paul and Theresa Padua of Norfolk, CT and Nancy and Rev. Art Thibeault of Springfield, OH; seven grandchildren, Amy (John) Bennett, Mark (Emily) Thibeault, Scott (Michelle) Padua, Jennifer (Brent) Frazier, and Lauren, Kathryn and Dylan Padua; and three great grandchildren, Kyleigh Frazier, Harrison Bennett and Adriana Thibeault. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Harriet (Krushak) Padua and a brother, Peter Padua. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday in St. Patrick Church, 851 N. Avenue, Bridgeport with Rev. Fr. George O'Neill, celebrant. The Mass will be followed by refreshments in the church fellowship hall. Burial will be in Lawncroft Cemetery, Fairfield, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 9057, Bridgeport, CT 06601 or Lawrenceville Community Church Food Pantry, 3880 Lawrenceville Dr., Springfield, OH 45504. The LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME, Springfield is serving the family. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Padua
Laurie Krushak-Green
November 25, 2013
Dave, Paul and Nancy, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I love the photo you picked for this obituary. It is exactly how I remember Uncle Joe, always laughing and full of fun. I hope you can take comfort in the fact that he lived a good life and had friends and family that loved him
Tony Longo
November 22, 2013
To Dave and family, please accept my condolences on Joe's passing.
Sue Kosinski
November 21, 2013
dear David and Susan,So very sorry that your dad has passed away.He was my brother's scout master for many years and I know they thought highly of him as a person and mentor.I know that Union Conn. Boy Scout Camp holds many memories for them.My sincere sympathy to your family. ....Sue
Dominick and Jennie Carfi
November 21, 2013
Mr. Padua will forever be one of the Greatest examples and role model of what a father should be. I always respected and looked up to him since the day that I first met him. He will once again be back with your Mom in Heaven. We will all miss him.
Joannie Gottschalk Sagalski
November 21, 2013
My first teenage job was working as a "runner" at Tom Thumb Florist during the busy holidays. I will never forget what a gentle and patient man Mr Padua was.....back then and every time I continued to see him at St Pat's. My sympathies to the Padua Family.
November 20, 2013
May endearing memories of Joe's wide smile and gentle, caring heart uplift you. His love for faith, family, friends, and flowering plants lives on in you. He provided deep roots and tall stature like a redwood tree for your family to nurture and grow. Blessings and comfort, The Pilotti Family: Tony & Claudette, Dawn & Dalton, Lisa and John Anthony
Mike DiMartino
November 20, 2013
David and Family
My Deepest Sympathy and I will miss
Him Greatly. Mike DiMartino
Nokomis Florida
November 20, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Padua family. I will nver forget their wedding gift to me 35 years ago, a church filled with flowers! May his memory be Eternal.
Sharon Csordas Buzi
Howard & Carol Davidson
November 20, 2013
Our prayers and sympathy to all family members. Carol and I remember Joe and Harriet at many gatherings in years past with family.
November 20, 2013
David,Susan,Nancy, Paul and families, Our deepest sympathy to you all. Your dad was such a fine gentleman and will be remembered always for his smile.
Thinking of you with loving prayers,
Patti Joy, Jerry and Rosalie
William Schlenk
November 20, 2013
David & family Dottie&I say farewell to a. Good friend I still remember Dad dancing with his granddaughter at our wedding
Guy Paniccia and AmyMarie Vizzo-Paniccia
November 19, 2013
David and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you. Mr. Padua was a gentleman. May your love of family and your memories bring comfort and smiles as time goes on. GOD BLESS. Guy and AmyMarie, Guy's Automotive Specialties, BPT., CT.
November 18, 2013
My deepest sympathies. You know how I felt about you DAD. Thinking of you.
Salle Schaffner, LPN
Michael Shapiro
November 17, 2013
They just did not come any better than Joe. My deepest condolences.
November 17, 2013
Sending my love and sympathy to the family.Joan Wunsch
Deacon Bill & Elaine Bissenden
November 17, 2013
To the family of Joe Padua, Bill and I both extend our heartfelt sympathy. Joe always gave of himself at St. Patrick Parish. Tom Thumb Florist was a landmark for many years. He will be missed by many. What a gentle, kind man.
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