Joseph D'Aiuto

D'AIUTO Joseph D'Aiuto, 73, of Lantana, FL, formerly of Westport, CT, and husband of Althea Keene D'Aiuto passed away Monday, March 26, 2007 in Florida. Mr. D'Aiuto was born in Bronx, NY, son of the late Anthony and Jennie China D'Aiuto and had resided in Westport for thirty-seven years prior to moving to Florida in 1976. He attended Westport schools and graduated from Norwalk Community College and Southern Connecticut State College. Joe is a US Marine Corps. veteran of the Korean Conflict. After being discharged from the Marine Corps he was appointed to the Westport Police Department in 1956 and retired with the rank of Detective in 1976; during his career in the police department he also served on the dive team. In addition to being a diver, he was also a skilled pilot and mechanic and after moving to Florida had owned and operated Marathon Aviation in Marathon, Florida. Joe also served as a Customs Inspector with the US Customs Department in Marathon, Florida. He is a member of Westport PAL and the Sons of Italy. Survivors in addition to his wife of 52 years, includes one daughter, Victoria Martinez of Fairfield, CT, two sons, Joseph A. D'Aiuto and Anthony F. D'Aiuto and his wife Donna of Florida. Two brothers, Frederick A. D'Aiuto and his wife Shirley of Westport, CT, and John D'Aiuto of Florida. Four grandchildren, Lynsay and Jennie D'Aiuto and Michelle and Danielle Martinez, and one great granddaughter, Aleigh. Joseph was also predeceased by one sister, Florence Jackson and one brother, Raymond D'Aiuto. The family will greet friends in the Harding Funeral Home, 210 Post Rd. E., Westport on Friday, April 6th from Noon to 4:00 PM with military honors to be presented at 3:00 PM. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions in memory of Mr. D'Aiuto may be made to The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, PO Box 998, Quantico, VA. 22134-0998.