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1947
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Joseph Nacca Obituary
Apr. 27,1947 - June 27, 2024
Joseph (Joey) Louis Nacca passed away peacefully in West Haven, after a two-year, ten-month courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Joe is survived by his devoted life partner, Sandi Giordano and his sister, Rose Marie Bradley. He is also survived by a large extended family and was especially fond of his nieces, Lisa Ruck and Arlene Cullen, and his cousin, Tom Salemme. Among his many friends, Vinny, Don, and John were some of his closest pals. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Anne Salemme Nacca, and his sister, Phyllis June Cullen.
A lifetime West Haven resident and veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves, Joe made a career as a talented furniture restorer and antique dealer. A discerning collector of antique furniture, cars, coins, vinyl records, and other early American memorabilia, Joe developed a rolodex of countless loyal customers. He was especially known for his talents, hobbies, and knowledge of world history. Joe was an avid fan of the UCONN Lady Huskies and was always proud of owning and sailing a Star Class sailboat. Later in life, Joe was a good-humored limousine driver, for Hy's Livery, West Haven.
He enjoyed spending time with family, including trips to Italy. He loved ballroom and disco dancing, cruises and vacations with Sandi, as well as their everyday adventures. Joe was known for his kind and generous nature. Always ready to lend a hand or a kind word, he will be missed dearly.
The hours for visitation will take place on Friday, July 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. On Saturday morning, the procession will leave the funeral home at 9 o'clock. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Agnes Church of Precious Blood Parish at 9:30. Interment, with military honors, will follow in All Saints Cemetery.
To leave an online memory for Joe's family, please visit our website www.westhavenfuneral.com .
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Lisa Ruck
July 20, 2024
Sending my most heartfelt condolences. Joey was just the best uncle in the universe. He was beyond kind and thoughtful. He had great fun in teasing me when I was little. One of my fondest memories was when he would take my blankie and wave it high above his head, and he was quite tall, and I was so little. As I would be jumping up to grab it, he would raise it higher, and higher, and gently laughing while doing so. He got a big kick out me trying to reach higher than I possibly could. Just then, my grandma would come by with the kitchen broom and jokingly try to swat Uncle Joey over the head with the broom to get him to drop my blankie. (Of course she never ever swatted him, but just pretended). The three of us would laugh, and laugh as it became a routine almost every morning. lol. Uncle Joey was always there for me. He loved to visit with my two sons, and they all had so much in common, from playing the guitar, to antiques, to intellectual conversations and more. Uncle Joey, your legacy will not be forgotten. You will live on in our hearts forever. Rest in peace, Love, Lisa and family.
Louise Rogers
July 5, 2024
Sandi, Prayers for you and for your dear Joseph. May you find solace in his memory.
Sandra MacPherson
July 2, 2024
Sandi , I´m so very sorry for this profound loss!!! Love and prayers to you and all who mourn!!!xo
Florence Del Principe
July 1, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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