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Joe graduated from New London High School class of 1955. He then attended the University of Connecticut and earned a degree in Dairy Manufacturing. He honorably served in the United States Army. November 4, 1961, he and Carol Wildrick were united in marriage at St. Mary Church.
Mr..Mariani was employed as a route supervisor for Radway's Dairy. He and his wife, Carol were the original owners and operators of Frosty Treat in Niantic. He later was employed as a sales manager for Arrow Paper, retiring in 1999.
Joe was an avid sports fan, he especially liked baseball, golf, skiing and the UCONN Women's Basketball team. Above all, he was the biggest fan of his five loving grandchildren.
In addition to his loving wife of 58 years Carol, he is survived by a son Joseph R. Mariani Jr. and his wife Gwen of Waterford; a daughter Kari Ann and her husband Peter Walker of Waterford; a sister Maureen Devlin of Niantic; and five grandchildren, Joseph R. Mariani III and Nicolas Mariani, Kazi, Marissa and Milena Walker.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept 26, at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 48 Grand Street, Niantic. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at St. Mary Church, Huntington Street, New London. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, New London.
Donations in Joe 's name may be made to Camp Rising Sun, PO Box 472, Branford, CT. 06405. www.camprisingsun.com
Online condolences may be shared with Joe's family at www.neilanfuneralhome.com
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One of our enjoyable dinners in Florida
Norman & Ilana Kieffer
September 28, 2019
Dear Carol and family
We are so saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Our winters together will never be the same. We loved to see his great smile and enjoyed his sense of humour. Going out for dinners spending time chatting and laughing made our time in Florida something we looked forward to.
June sylvia-cummings
September 26, 2019
Hugs to the family! Great memories of the banter back in the days of Ye Olde Tavern with Joe. Thanks for the laughs and all the good times we shared.. such a great guy!!
Phyllis Bartelli
September 26, 2019
My thoughts and prayers are with you and may the beautiful memories you shared together through the years be of some comfort to you.
Spence and Sue Williams
September 25, 2019
Dear Carol and Family...
Thinking of you...
So sorry to hear about Joe...
May you find strength in the love
of family and in the warm embrace of friends...
May God bring you peace and comfort...
September 25, 2019
Carol, Joe, Kari & families,
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was such a nice man. May the wonderful memories you have help you during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Jim & Deb (Pezzolesi) Pezzello
Mike and Barbara Sokolov
September 24, 2019
Carol, So sorry for your loss. Still remember the golfing days in Vermont with you both. Let the special moments of your days together be a comfort to you now.
Pauline & Gary O'Donnell
September 24, 2019
Carol & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
September 24, 2019
Carol,
Our condolences to you and your family. May wonderful memories help you at this difficult time.
June and Bill Carver
charles (pete) peterson
September 24, 2019
I am saddened by the passing of Joe who was a good NLHS friend and 1955 graduate with me. My last encounter and conversation with Joe was at Superior Court in New Haven where we sat as potential juror's for a significant case in the 90's and at that time renewed our friendship. He was always personable and caring and I'm sure will be missed by family and friends.
Robert Janovic
September 24, 2019
So sorry to see that Joe has passed away. My condolences to the family.
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