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1938
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Joseph Vessichio Obituary
Entered into rest at home in East Haven, Nov. 24, 2021, Joseph B. Vessichio, Sr., 83; husband of the late Alberta "June" Melotto Vessichio; beloved father of Joseph B. Vessichio, Jr. and Robert Vessichio; born Feb. 14, 1938 the youngest of 9 to the late Biagio and Mary Onofrio Vessichio; predeceased by his siblings Philip, George, Anthony, John, Salvatore, Nicoletta Libero, Mary Weir and Ann Fusco. Joe was a loving father and very generous person who would give you the shirt off his back. He graduated from Wilbur Cross H.S. and was a musician and owner of Harmony Music Center for over 35 years. He was a founding member of the "Velvetones" where he played saxophone and was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle and St. Mary Magdalene Societies. Friends may call at MARESCA & SONS FUNERAL HOME 592 Chapel St. Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael's Church Monday at 10 a.m. Interment in All Saints Cemetery. Offer condolences at marescafuneralhome.com
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Lisa Maccio
November 29, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
Many fond memories of Joe & June
At Fort Hale Realty.
Hug to Robbie & Joseph!
Greg Virostko
November 27, 2021
I met Joe through Harmony Music and as time went on I met June as well and the kids, wonderful family. Rest in peace Joe
Linda Balzano
November 27, 2021
Rob so sorry for the loss of your father he was such a pleasant guy, prayers are with you and your family.
Gina Guidone Agnello
November 27, 2021
Dear Joe and Robbie, so very sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a very sweet man and wonderful neighbor growing up on Maturo Drive. May he rest in paradise and now reunited with your beautiful Mom. Love, Gina Guidone Agnello
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