Name: Calling hours for Joseph Santella
Start: 2025-03-04T14:30:00.000Z
End: 2025-03-04T15:30:00.000Z
Location: Commerce Hill Radozycki & Dougiello Funeral Homes - Bridgeport

Joseph Santella
Joseph J. Santella, age 68, of Trumbull passed away in his home on Monday, February 24, 2025. Born in Norwalk, CT, he was the son of the late Joseph M. and Mary Basso Santella. He attended St Joseph grammar school in Norwalk and later graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1974.
After working in the autobody business for a while, he had a career as a Connecticut State Trooper (Sargeant) for many years before retiring.
Joe always had a deep passion for and was fond of restoring classic cars. He never missed a cruise night with his '69 Camaro Z/28.
Joseph is survived by his brother Pat Santella and his wife Kathy of Trumbull, his niece Mary Connolly and husband Shane of Fairfield, and great niece Charlotte Connolly of Fairfield, niece Diana Santella of Washington D.C., and long-time companion Pam Hutchinson of Shelton.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 11 a.m. in St. Theresa Church, Trumbull followed by interment in St. John Cemetery, Norwalk. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday Morning from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Commerce Hill Dougiello Funeral Home, 4798 Main St., Bridgeport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Theresa Church in memory of Joe. For online condolences and to light a virtual candle visit us at commercehillfh.com

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Published by The Hour & Connecticut Post on Feb. 27, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Santella

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17 Entries

Stephen DeVito

March 23, 2025

Dear Pam, Brother Pat and family. Sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I became acquainted with Joe on the job before I retired from the Stamford PD in 2001. We later became reacquainted at Bill's Drive-in in Monroe, at cruise nights for several years until I moved out of Connecticut in 2020. Always found great conversation with Joe and will certainly miss him. Praying for Joe and from you all, as you mourn your loss.
Steve DeVito

Michael Brown,Sr.

March 3, 2025

My heartfelt condolences to Joe's family! We attended Saint Joseph's together. Joe and I had planned on joining the Marine Corps together ( On the Buddy Plan) and then apply to the State Police. My parents couldn't afford Central Catholic High. I went Brien McMahon. Joe became a State Trooper and I became a firefighter. Rest in Peace my friend!. Joe I can still remember the smell of italian cooking from Ely Avenue.

Bette and Dave Simpson

March 3, 2025

Oh my friend we are going to miss you! 30 years of friendship...you were a character...but a good friend...we have many fond memories of you and your antics...including Fink...rest in peace friend...oh and Barney says Hey Joe!!!

Barbara Heimlich

March 3, 2025

Pam and Santella Family
May he RIP and the afterlife be welcoming.

Lori Russo

March 1, 2025

I remember Joe snd his family from Ely Avenue in Norwalk. We lived right down the road from them. My Dad was Deputy Fire Marshal in Norwalk in the 80's and for many years was a member of the Norwalk Special Police.
May he rest in peace

Brion Pollack

February 28, 2025

I'm very sad to hear about Joe passing away. I met him in the mid 1970s who were both starting our career with the Connecticut State Police as auxiliary troopers and we worked together many times. He was a very good friend. May he rest in peace

Joanne L

February 28, 2025

I met Joe at work, and he always made me laugh. We were both from Sicily and I enjoyed speaking to him in Italian, and sharing recipes.
Sorry for his loss. Joe, RIP my friend, a piu tardi...

Ilona Teja

February 28, 2025

Bill's Drive -In Buddies and a Very Close Friend

Janet / Bert Porter

February 28, 2025

Restin Peace Joe

Ken Lametta

February 28, 2025

So saddened to read this. So many fun years at Body Dynamics and years after doing overtime state trooper work for us on the parkway and 95. Best disposition and whit. Haven't seen you for a while Joe. I am in Florida for the winter and regrettably can't make the service.
RIP my friend.
Kenny

Laurie Dionisio

February 27, 2025

Joe I just can t believe this you will surely be be missed.Remembering all the fun and special places you took me.The car shows fine dinning flowers concerts.You really were special to me.God bless you Sleep in peace.

Debbie H.

February 27, 2025

Joseph's family
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. Mt late boyfriend and I always enjoyed our conversations at Cruise Night in Monroe on Tuesday nights. He was very passionate about classic cars.
I am saddened by this news. May wonderful memories be a source of comfort during this sad and difficult time. RIP Joseph..your effervescence and kind soul will be missed.

Jim Mccarthy

February 27, 2025

That camaro was a sled good luck joe on your new patrol Jim Mccarthy

Joan (Muoio) Richard & Thane

February 27, 2025

Sending my deepest heartfelt sympathy to Cathy and family in the passing of Joe. I grew up with Joe and his family on Ely Avenue. He was a like family always visiting the Gas station and bodyshop. My brother's Frank and JohnDavid would always talk shop and cars. Always pleasant to talk too and that smile of his! He's now with both my brothers on a new journey.

Paul Macisco

February 27, 2025

Joe will be sadly missed, such a great guy. God bless you Joe

TFC Joseph Staurovsky CSP-G (Ret)

February 27, 2025

As a member of the Connecticut State Police, I first met Joe, when newly assigned, to Troop, G in the summer of 1984. We worked together for more than a few years. I found Joe to always to be fun and upbeat and he would always refer to me as "Giuseppe". Fluent in Spanish, Joe was an asset to the barracks and used his talent as an interpreter. I don't think Joe ever hand wrote a report, statement or form, as he could type with the best of them. Tickets? That was another issue! I was so jealous. I had to do everything twice. Due to promotions and transfers, we went on the different units and assignments. Although we didn't see each other often professionally, we would get together at car shows, cruise nights and swap meets. I too am a "car guy", but I couldn't hold a candle to Joe and his passion for cars. He truly loved all things with wheels and it showed. So many memories... One thing I'll never forget and it's not a big thing, but I'll never will forget how Joe hated mayo on his turkey club sandwiches... That, I learned the hard way!!! Joe is now travelling upon the level of time to that undiscovered country from whose borne no traveler returns. God bless you, Joe... You'll not be forgotten...

Karen C Grega

February 27, 2025

I have known Joey for many years. We both were family with the Muoio family In Darien and Norwalk. Joe was always careful to watch what he ate and would always help those who struggled. Joe was passionate about his cars and had the best. I am so very sad and will always cherish our good times together. See you on the other side.

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