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Joseph Cassisi Obituary
Joseph Cassisi, age 79, of Ansonia, entered into eternal rest on Friday evening August 3, 2018, at CT Hospice in Branford. Mr. Cassisi was born in Caltanissetta, Sicily, Italy on Feb. 5, 1939, son of the late Francesco and Carmela Gruttadauria Cassisi. He had worked as a self-employed mason contractor and formerly owned Cassisi Construction. Joe was a long-time member of the Sons of Italy in Derby and enjoyed raising honey bees, singer canaries and making wine. He leaves to cherish his memory, a son, Francis M. Cassisi (Patricia) of Harwich, MA, a daughter, Gina M. Rice (Kanyanta Mambwe) of Naples, FL, grandson, Nicholas Ivan Cassisi of Harwich, MA, a sister, Angelina Polizzi of Sicily, Italy and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Cologero and Salvatore Cassisi and sisters, Michelina Desiderato and Francesca Winkler. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday August 8, 2018, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Thursday, his funeral will begin at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Interment will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby. To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
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Josephine DeMarchis
August 9, 2018
DEAR FRANK AND GINA; YOUR DAD WAS SUCH A WELCOMING PERSON. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN I GOT OFF THE BUS AND STARTED WALKING HOME THAT THEY WOULD FLAG ME IN JUST ABOUT EVERY DAY TO TASTE SOMETHING THAT ZIA HAD MADE. NOTHING LIKE HAVING TWO COUSINS THAT MARRY EACH OTHER. THEY WERE BOTH SUCH VERY GENEROUS PEOPLE. I SAW YOUR DAD A FEW MONTHS AGO IN SHOP RITE AND HE TOLD ME HE HAD DECIDED AGAINST ADDITIONAL THERAPY. HE SAID THAT SOMETIMES WHEN WE HAVE GOLD IN OUR HANDS WE DON'T EVEN VALUE IT. SORRY I DIDN'T GET TO THE WAKE BUT IF IT RAINS OR IS TOO HOT I DO NOT GET AROUND LIKE I USED TOO. YOUR DAD LOVED YOU BOTH VERY MUCH. YOUR MOM WAS MY FIRST COUSIN AND YOUR DAD SECOND OR THIRD SINCE YOUR GRANDMOTHER AND MY FATHER WERE FIRST COUSINS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL. AUNT JOSEPHINE GRUTTADAURIA DEMARCHIS AND FAMILY
Sue & Walt Kozlowski
August 8, 2018
Uncle Joe was a amazing soul. I will truly miss him. Forever in our hearts.
Amalia/Tony/Brent McDonald
August 6, 2018
Zio Joe was truly made of a stronger metal than most and he will be sorely missed by all. He had a whit and perspective on things that often had us on the edge of our seats with laughter and thought. His homemade wine always lifted our spirits and the bounty of food -- oh how he loved his food -- was never in short supply and made anybody that visited feel welcome and full. The countless life stories and sound advice he shared made TV obsolete in his house and I think that and just being around him will be missed most of all.
He was full of love for all and one of a kind.
Tetesa Buccheri (verdone)
August 6, 2018
We are sad to hear my cousin Joe has passed we grew up together in caltinesetta and shared great memories on his parents farm I will miss him deeply sending prayers and good vibes to his children frank and Gina.
Rick PELAGGI
August 4, 2018
To the entire Cassisi family, Nothing on earth can make up for the loss of one who has loved you. RIP
Jason Gardella
August 4, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
The Mangione families Mangione
August 4, 2018
Heartfelt sympathy to Gina, Frank and all....Grief can be so hard and difficult, you are all in our prayers and thoughts....
Francesco Cassisi
August 4, 2018
Condolences from Antonia Ponente, Arturo Gagliardi and nephew Francesco Cassisi from Caltanissetta
Lui9 Mammano
August 4, 2018
Frank, io e I miei fratelli ti porgiamo le più sentite condoglianze per la perdita del tuo caro papà Joe e ci associamo al tuo dolore. Un forte abbraccio da noi tutti. Luigi, Aldo e Maurizio Mammano. Caltanissetta 08.04.2018
Lori Mackowski
August 4, 2018
Mr. Cassisi opened his home to me, and Gina and I became lifelong friends. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Gina and Frank, and to all his loved ones. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Domenic Camilini
August 4, 2018
Cassisi Family
Please accept our deepest sympathy and respect for your family's loss.
May he Rest In Peace.
Sincerely
Nick & Josephine (Desiderato) Camilini
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