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Joseph Albert Stage Sr., age 84 of Shelton, formerly of Bridgeport, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Maefair Center for Health & Rehabilitation where he was surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Clarence Stage and Gertrude (Ruff) Kopaz. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Linda (Rovinelli) Stage. Survived by one sister Kim Arsenault and her husband Art of Bridgeport, a son Joseph Stage Jr and his wife Teresa of Shelton, two daughters Lisa Eannotti and her husband William Jr of Shelton and Kristine Resto and her husband Michael of Shelton. Seven grandchildren, Billy III and his wife Rebecca, Alyssa and her husband Johnnie, Julia, Sophia, Diana, Kayla and Alexis. One great-grandchild Amelia.
Graveside Services will take place on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Trumbull. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Swim Across the Sound, 2800 Main Street Bridgeport, CT 06606 in Joe's memory.
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Rich Grosso
Yesterday
Joe, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please accept my prayers and condolences.
Monsignor Blase Gintoli
September 8, 2025
Employed in the funeral business, Joe was always man of great compassion as he assisted so many people in their time of grief. May the Lord be kind and merciful to him. Be at peace Joe
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