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Joseph Yarsawich Obituary
Joseph Walter Yarsawich, Jr., age 68, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Suncoast Hospice in Pinellas Park, FL. Joseph was born on August 17, 1953, in New Haven, CT to Joseph Walter Yarsawich, Sr. and Dorothy Olga Yarsawich, née Bryzicki.
A longtime resident of Shelton, CT, Joseph was very involved in his community at St. Joseph parish, coaching little league, and in Scouting, serving as venturing advisor for Crew 2828.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife Donna; sons Brian Yarsawich and Christopher (Nicole) Yarsawich; grandsons Christopher John Yarsawich, Jr., and Joseph Walter Yarsawich, III; sisters Jean Yarsawich and Cathy (Mike) Axel, and his godson and nephew Michael Axel.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, December 29th from 5 – 7pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home in St. Petersburg, FL. A Mass of a Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinellas Park on Thursday, December 30th at 11am, with entombment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Bob Baker
December 28, 2021
Donna and family, so sorry to read of Joe's passing. He was a genuinely great person.
Barbara DeLuca
December 28, 2021
Donna, my deepest condolences to you and your family . I know you both have been through so much the the past couple of years. Now he is at peace. Stay well yourself.
Bonnie Matthews
December 26, 2021
Donna I am so sorry for your loss. May Joe Rest In Peace
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