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Joseph Lillis Obituary
Joseph F. Lillis, age 83, of Hamden passed away peacefully on February 1, 2020 at Connecticut Hospice. Joe was born in Kilkee, County Claire, Ireland on October 18, 1936 to the late James and Mary (Tobey) Lillis. He was the husband of 52 years to the late Bridget Miriam Lillis. He was the loving father of Elizabeth (Daniel) Lord of Madison, Geraldine (David) McGroary of Hamden, Joseph (Caterina) Lillis of Virginia and Patricia (Brett) DiMartinis of Massachusetts. He was the loving Grandpa to Alison Lord, David and Kevin McGroary, Joseph and Matthew DiMartinis. Joe retired from SNET/AT&T in 1999 after 40 years of service. He was a longtime member of the New Haven Gaelic Football and Hurling Club. He was a devoted parishioner of St. Rita's Church (Divine Mercy Parish). In his spare time Joe enjoyed working in his yard, taking care of his cars and was a Boston Bruins and Quinnipiac College hockey fan. Joe is survived by his brother, John and his wife Marie Lillis of Ireland, and brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerrard Keniry of Hamden, Michael (Patricia) Allen and Hilda Allen, all of Ireland and Gerard (Gwen) Allen of Ohio. He was predeceased by brothers, Patrick and Michael Lillis and sisters, Mary (Lillis) Keniry and Bridget (Lillis) Lyden as well as his in-laws, Brigid (Bohan) Lillis, Anne (Bohan) Lillis , Patrick Lyden and Thomas and Edmund Allen.
Joe's family will receive friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Sisk Brothers Funeral Home, 3105 Whitney Ave., Hamden. The Funeral procession will leave the Funeral home at 9:30 Wednesday morning for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 at St. Rita Church (Divine Mercy Parish), 1620 Whitney Ave., Hamden. Burial at St. Mary Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405. www.siskbrothers.com
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diana dd
February 4, 2020
My deepest sympathy for you and your family on the great loss of your father.
Prayers for you
February 3, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Joe. I many fond memories of the time that I worked for Joe at the Bishop's Gate while attending Quinnipiac many moons ago.
Sheldon Keeny Jr.
February 3, 2020
Sincere sympathy to the family. we have many fond memories of joe and Mariam our friends. both are in haven RIP Larry and Maureen Mc Kenna
Mary Ellen Koalchic
February 3, 2020
Sincere sympathy to your family. I have many fond memories of long ago, when Joe and his family were new to the U.S.A. "Molly Lillis , my grandmother, visited with Joe and especially his sisters at our home in West Haven. It always amazed me how much Joe and his brothers resembled my Dad, Thomas (Tim) Lillis. May the Good Lord Bless him and keep him. Sincerely, Mary Ellen Lillis Koalchic.
Jane Beirne McGuire
February 3, 2020
RIP Joe, we will pray for you and your family. Jane and Honoria McGuire.
The D'Onofrio's
February 3, 2020
Thoughts and prayers to all. May he rest in peace.
February 3, 2020
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
God Bless
Joan Gunn Atzbach and Family
Edward J Mattei
February 2, 2020
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Joe may he rest in peace.
I met Joe back in the early 70s when I worked at the Postal Service on Brewery Street in New Haven. (1967-2009)
I was a group leader then and used to load and unload his truck. I remember one Sunday when he came in with his daughter. What a little cutie. I think her name was Elizabeth, I'll never forget the look on her face when I gave her a dollar to buy an ice cream.
Joe was such an easy-going guy, he will be missed by many. I have so many fond memories from back in the day.
So sorry for your loss.
PS: My sister Martha DePodesta knows your family very well. She lived in Hamden for a long time. She now lives in Florida. I will email her this obituary.
February 2, 2020
Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your loving Dad. We have fond memories of times at the club and a wonderful cruise with Miriam and Joe. They are together again and we will never forget them. Prayers and love , Maureen and Larry McKenna
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