F. Joseph Paradiso

1935 - 2022

F. Joseph Paradiso, 87, of Stafford Springs, CT, husband of the late Donna (Pitkat) Paradiso, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 8, 2022. He was born in Stafford Springs, CT, son of the late Joseph and Rachele (Puzzutiollo) Paradiso. After Joe graduated from Cheshire Academy, he went on to attend College of Holy Cross followed by Georgetown Law School. Joe served our country in the United States Army. After his discharge from the United States Army, he started his career in law as a state prosecutor at Rockville Superior Court for 37 years. He also worked along-side Ed Muska at Paradiso and Muska Attorneys at Law. Joe was a parishioner of St. Edward Church, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #1395. He was also a member of the Italian Benefit Society, Stafford Fish and Game Club, and former member of the Stafford Rotary Club as well as serving on the Board of Education for Stafford Public Schools. He was a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities and a cofounder of Journey Found, an organization whose mission is to provide behavioral, residential, and other support services to people with disabilities. He enjoyed his days of playing cards at the Arizona, attending sporting events for his grandchildren, but was happiest spending time in Watch Hill, RI with family and friends. Joe was a true gentleman, mentor and a friend to all, and his presence will be deeply missed. Joe is survived by his three children, Joseph J. Paradiso and his wife Yuki of Stafford, CT, Christopher M. Paradiso and his wife Mary Alice of Stafford, CT, and Rachel M. Paradiso of Manchester, CT; grandchildren, Gianni and Mia Paradiso; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Toni Zahner, Bege Grace, Mary Paquin, and Josephine Oliveri. The family would like to extend special thanks to Joyce Houlihan for her dedication and friendship throughout the years, and to Laurie Fuschino, Holly O'Connor, and Lisa Alexander from Hartford HealthCare at Home Hospice Care. His funeral will be held on Monday, August 15, 2022, with a procession forming by 10 A.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 A.M. at St. Edward Church, 55 High St., Stafford Springs, CT. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Edward Cemetery, Stafford Springs, CT. Calling hours are on Sunday, August 14, 2022, from 2-5 P.M. at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to Journey Found, Paradiso Family Fund, 10 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, CT 06106, Attn: Susanne. To leave a condolence online for the family, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com