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Joseph Lombardo Obituary
LOMBARDO, Joseph N. Sr. Joseph N. Lombardo Sr. 72, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Gloria (Rizzio) Lombardo, passed away on Wednesday, (November 30, 2005). He was born in Hartford, son of the late James and Lucy (Rubera) Lombardo and had lived in the area all of his life. He retired from the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation after many years of service. He was a member of the Newington Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony's Men's Club and a member of St. Patrick & St. Anthony Choir. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he leaves besides his wife, his sons, Michael Lombardo and Marilyn Swinarski of East Hartford, Robert and his wife, Diana Lombardo of Rocky Hill, James Lombardo of Wethersfield, Joseph Lombardo Jr. and Michele Prew of Wethersfield; daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne and Frank Giordano of South Windsor, Janice and John Harrison of Rocky Hill; grandchildren, Michael Jr., Lindsay, Elizabeth, Christina, Gina, Ryan, Amber and Katie. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 3rd at 9 a.m. from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield with a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in St. Patrick & St. Anthony Church, Hartford. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Friends may call at the chapel on Friday 4-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Aaron Joseph Dornan Foundation, 310 Goff Road Wethersfield, Ct. 06109, (a financial resource for disadvantaged children.) Joe's family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff of Mapleview Manor for all the kindness and care that was shown to Joe. For on-line expressions of sympathy please visit ww.desopo.com
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Jack Zagaja
December 8, 2005
Joe was a very good friend of mine during our years at Bulkeley High School,we both played the saxaphone in the school band. After Joe's accident he swithed to playing the trumpet. I lived on Barker St. when Joe lived on Bond St. Many good memories. I'm Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
An old friend,
Jack Z
Umberto Sanzo
December 2, 2005
Gloria,
With our deepest sympathy.
I remember Joe from our neighborhood and our grade and high school days. He has always been kind to our family especially to my brother Billy. May he rest in peace. Umberto and Frances Sanzo
Melissa Carilli
December 2, 2005
To the Lombardo Family-
I am very sorry for your lose. He will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Nancy Ward
December 2, 2005
Bobby, Mike and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nanc
Nicholas Gianakos
December 2, 2005
Ijust returned from a trip and Andrea informed of Joe`s Death. Please accept my sincere condolences at your loss.Knowing Janice has made your family very close to oursGod Bless You and help you in this time of grief.
sincerely
Nick Gianakos
Mary & Randy Plaut
December 2, 2005
Mike & Family,
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Larry & Julia DiNardi
December 2, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to you during this difficult time. Joe was a wonderful person who was admired and loved by all that knew him. He will be sadly missed.
CAROL&MIKE ARCARI
December 2, 2005
DEAR GLORIA PERHAPS YOU DON'T REMEMBER US BUT WE WENT ON MANY TRIPS TO THE GRANITE TOGETHER WHEN ROSE & GRACE USED TO GET THE BUS TOGETHER. WE HAVE MANY MANY HAPPY MEMORIES OF JOE AND HIS DELIGHTFUL PERSONALITY ALWAYS MAKING PEOPLE LAUGH. WE ARE SURE THAT HE IS DOING THE SAME UP IN HEAVEN WITH ALL HIS GOOD FRIENDS. MAY OUR PRAYERS HELP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY THROUGH THIS TIME OF GRIEF. GOD BLESS YOU ALL CAROL & MIKE ARCARI
Michael & Candy Gilhooly
December 2, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the Lombardo family. Our heart and prayers are with you.
Jo-Ann Barbieri
December 2, 2005
To the Lombardo family. No words can express our feelings of sadness to lose such a wonderful, kind, sweet loving person. May god bless your family at this time.
"To live in the hearts of those who remain is not to die"
Jo-Ann & Betty Barbieri, Paula & Tom Pouliot
Gino Murray III
December 2, 2005
Bobby, sorry for your lost. Our prayers go out to you and your family during these trying times. Hopefully with each day that passes the pain with lessen.
D'Esopo Funeral Chapel
December 2, 2005
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
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