Joseph S. Magnano

1926 - 2015

MAGNANO, JOSEPH S. Joseph S. Magnano, 88, of Farm Hill Road, Middletown, formerly of Florida, husband of Joan (Lastrina) Magnano, died on Tuesday at the Apple Rehab Center. He was born on November 4, 1926 in Middletown and was the son of the late Rosario and Josephine (Scianna) Magnano. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy, after which, he graduated the New Haven Culinary School. He then worked for Pratt and Whitney, where he retired in 1988. He was also a member of St. Sebastian Church, Middletown. You could always find Joe riding his bike, watching football in his favorite recliner, or collecting golf balls in his back yard in his Florida home. But most of all, Joe loved spending time with his family and eating the most delicious food, prepared by his wife, Joan. Besides his loving wife, he leaves behind his loving family, his two sons, Robert Magnano and Rich Magnano, both of Middletown, two daughters, Diane Boothroyd of Georgia and Doreen Parise of Kensington, also one sister, Mary Ann Reid of Stratford, as well as 8 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by a brother, Louis Magnano.
A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, August 19th at 7pm in St. Sebastian Church, Middletown. Burial will be in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown at a later date. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association CT, Affiliate, Inc. 300 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450.