Joseph Rossitto

Joseph (Giuseppe, Joe) Rossitto, age 85 of New Smyrna Beach, FL passed away peacefully in Hospice care on January 3, 2022. Joe was born in Siracusa, Sicily in November,1936 and relocated to Connecticut in1961. Joe was predeceased by his parents Luciano and Maria Rossitto and his two brothers Carmelo and Frank. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Diane Rossitto, his brothers Sebastiano (Dora), Antonino, Patsy (Debbie), his sister Maria (Ercole) Sabatelli, his brother-in-law Kent (Melanie) Stoddard, his sister-in-law Janet Stoddard and many nieces and nephews. Joe was an avid fan of the Italian soccer team Juventus, the New York Yankees and UCONN men's and women's basketball. Joe worked as a bricklayer and laborer most of his working years and also put in 10+ years at Fafnir Bearing. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at the Italian American Stars in Hartford, get-togethers with family and friends, playing cards, and camping with his nieces and nephew. He was also well known for making great pizza. In later years he loved walking on the beach with his "beach buddies", playing shuffleboard where he became a pro, cruising and travel. Joe will be dearly missed by his family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Church of Christ Congregational, 1075 Main Street, Newington, CT on June 15th at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Halifax Hospice, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129.