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Joseph Golia Obituary

GOLIA, JOSEPH Joseph Golia of Hamden died February 10, 2014 at the St. Raphael Campus of Yale. He was the husband of the late Anna “Sally” Apuzzo Golia. Father of Rosanne (Kevin) Morse and Philip Golia. Brother of William Golia. Grandfather of Michael, Melissa and Andrew. Joseph was born in New Haven October 6, 1930 to the late Philip and Rose Foschini Golia. He was the Publications Director at Fairfield University for many years, served as a Bail Commissioner in New Haven and most recently was the Director of Human Resources and Director of the Zero Tolerance Program at Project MORE in New Haven prior to retiring. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 4-7pm. at the IOVANNE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11 Wooster Pl. A Catholic service will be held in the funeral home Wednesday evening at 6pm. Burial will be private. Sign Joseph’s guest book online at www.iovanne.com

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Published by The New Haven Register from Feb. 10 to Feb. 11, 2014.

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February 5, 2015

Still missing my friend of 13 years. Lots of good memories and laughs. He would come to my office every morning, we would sit and chat then he would say "time to make the coffee". What fun we had.

Wanda Gooding

April 2, 2014

I was so sorry to hear about my friend. Joe and I were great friends and we had coffee together every morning at Project MORE. I will surely miss him.

Betsy Galotti

February 12, 2014

Rosanne and Philip,
Very sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Your parents were a great part of my growing up years which I call "the good old days". Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your families. (I would love to be in touch with you.)
Betsy and David Galotti (and my Mom)

February 12, 2014

So sorry to hear of your Loss..May he rest in peace....Mickie Golia Luedee..

Charlie and Theresa O'HAGAN and family.

February 11, 2014

Rosanne,so very sorry for your loss.Always liked to talk to your dad,he was so very knowledgeable about so many things.Just seems like the other day that we helped to paint the downstairs,up at Sacred Heart.May his Soul rest in peace.

February 11, 2014

To the family of Joseph Golia you have my deepest sympathy I worked with Joe for many years at Project More, he was a great guy who will be truly missed. You all are in my prayers during this difficult time.

Alicia Eldridge

John Massari

February 11, 2014

I'll miss those coffee breaks in your office at Project MORE.

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