Joseph N. "Joe" Sachatello Jr.

Waterford - Joseph N. Sachatello Jr., 86, of Waterford and Naples, Fla., passed away peacefully with his family by his side Nov. 7, 2025.

Known affectionately as Bud to family and friends, he is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Elaine Geiger Sachatello; his daughters, Terri S. Williams (David) and Lisa M. Sachatello; and his daughter-in-law Lisa A. Sachatello. He was predeceased by his beloved son, Joseph N. Sachatello III; his parents, Joseph Sr. and Rose Sachatello; his brother and sister-in-law, Dr. Charles and Suzanne Sachatello; his brothers-in-law, Robert Keatley and Paul Geiger; and his sisters-in-law, Virginia Sachatello and Bertha Foster. Grandpa Bud leaves behind six cherished grandchildren: Nicholas Williams (Francesca), Rachel Stemm (Nicholas), Gregory Burton, Jennifer Pinero (Victor), Julia Burton, and AJ Sachatello. He was also blessed with five great-grandsons: Owen and Cooper Stemm, Dominic and Benjamin Pinero, and Jayce Loubon, who were the lights and joy of his life. He is further survived by his sister Carol Keatley; his brother Ronald Sachatello; his sisters-in-law, Paula Burns and Sandra Geiger; his brother-in-law Frank Geiger; and many nieces and nephews, to whom he was the fun and loving uncle.

Born and educated in New London, Joseph attended the University of Connecticut in Storrs before serving honorably in the United States Army. He worked for Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics in many capacities, retiring as a supervisor of purchasing in 1995. He went on to be a consultant for Diversified Metals, Inc.

A passionate boater, fisherman and golfer, Joseph was a former member of Shennecossett Golf Course in Groton and an active member of Quail Run Golf Club in Naples, Fla., where he enjoyed the camaraderie and social life among many dear friends.

He will be deeply missed for his quick wit and irreverent sense of humor, which - though not always politically correct - made him effortlessly relatable and a joy to be around. His ability to lighten any moment and connect with people from all walks of life was a gift that left a lasting impression.

Calling hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Avenue, New London. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 63 Old Norwich Road, Quaker Hill. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please share a story, joke, or note of sympathy at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.