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Joseph Roberts Obituary
Joseph K Roberts, age 88 of Milford, CT, loving husband of 61 years to the late Mildred T. (Nuzzi) Roberts, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021. Joseph was born on January 26, 1933 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Riccio) Roberto. He began a career with Sikorsky Aircraft that spanned four decades as a toolmaker and foreman before retiring as a manufacturing engineer. He also served as a steward with the Teamsters Union, Local 1150.
After retiring, he went on to work for Baybrook Remodelers. Joe will be remembered not only for his talkative nature, humor and jokes, but mostly for being an honest, devoted and hardworking family man always willing to lend a helping hand and never more than a phone call away. Joseph is survived by his children Linda Borer of West Haven, Joseph (Kelly) Roberts of Trumbull, Lori Roberts of Milford and James (Shelly) Roberts of Naugatuck, grandchildren Jennifer, John and Katie Borer, Joseph and Blake Roberts and Justin Roberts and great-grandchildren; Vincent, Sophia, Austyn, Hunter, Liliana and Charlee.
He is also survived by his caregiver and best friend Alfredo 'Al' Evangelista. He was predeceased by his brothers Dan, John and Harold Roberts and sisters Edith Driscoll and Marie Melone. Friends and family may call on Saturday May 8th from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at THE GREGORY F. DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 Bridgeport Ave., Milford. Interment will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Michael's Cemetery, Stratford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Smilow Cancer Hospital in memory of Mildred Roberts. To leave an online condolence,
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Fred Cousins
May 8, 2021
James and family my deepest condolences on your loss and your my prayers
Trish Hansen
May 4, 2021
May God be with all of you through the toughest moments ahead. May you all find comfort knowing that Joe has been reunited with his"Millie".
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