Joseph W. Pasinski

MERIDEN - Joseph Walter Pasinski passed away on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at his home.

Born on Dec. 10, 1917, he was the son of the late John and Josephine Pasinski. He lived and worked in Meriden almost all of his life; the last three years he lived at Elim Park in Cheshire. Joseph was employed at New Departure, from where he retired after 35 years of service. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1942 until 1945 and served in combat action at Leyte Gulf. Joe never married; he spent most of his life caring for his mother and sister, Emily.

Uncle Joe, as he was known, had a deep Catholic faith. He loved the Lord and was a lifelong parishioner of St. Stanislaus Church. His family chain is complete. Francis Pasinski and Dolores want to thank all the wonderful help given to Joe from his hospice nurse, Jane, and his wonderful angels: Mary, Melissa, Dora, Halina, Donna, and Dawn, who watched over and cared for him and gave him round-the-clock care. He was like a Grandpa to them.

Mr. Pasinski is survived by his loving nephew, Francis S. Pasinski; his great-nephews and -nieces, Francis and Karin Pasinski, Michael and Cindy Pasinski, Mario Solla, and Deb Britney; and great-great-nieces and -nephews, Emily, Alec, Lauren, and Jillian Pasinski, Megan and Stephanie Pasinski, and Jacob, Andy, and Margaret Solla. He was predeceased by his great-nephew, William Pasinski. Throughout his life he was a devoted Uncle to all, physically, mentally, and financially.

His funeral will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 9:15 a.m. from the Stempien Funeral Home, 450 Broad St., Meriden, when the funeral cortege will proceed to St. Stanislaus Church for a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Stempien Funeral Home. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.stempienfuneralhome.com.