Joseph P. Crisanti

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Joseph Crisanti Obituary

Name: Visitation for Joseph P. Crisanti
Start: 2023-01-25T14:30:00.000Z
End: 2023-01-25T15:30:00.000Z
Location: Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly

Joseph P. Crisanti, of Westerly passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 17 2023 surrounded by loved ones – just shy of his 90th birthday.
Joe was born in Manhattan, grew up in Bronx, NY and is a 45-year resident of Westerly. Prior to his 20-year career as a New York City fireman, he served proudly as a Marine during the Korean conflict. After his retirement from the 'La Casa Grande'– the busiest firehouse in NYC, he was an employee of the Town of Westerly.
Everyone who knew Joe knew his 'wise-guy' personality, his knack for storytelling, and his warm and generous spirit.
He is survived by his children, Stephanie Becker, Andrea Rauso Eckerle, Raymond Rauso, Randy Rauso; and his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
A visiting hour will be held at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly on Wednesday, January 25 from 9:30a.m. – 10:30a.m., immediately followed by a Funeral Service in the funeral home at 10:30a.m. Burial with Full Military Honors will take place at RI Veterans Cemetery, 301 So. County Trail, Exeter at 12:00 noon. Attendees are asked to arrive by 11:45a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Rhode Island at act.alz.org. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Westerly Sun on Jan. 22, 2023.

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GARY GOUVIN

January 31, 2023

Sorry to read of Joes passing. Such a good soul. You could always count on a friendly conversation or just to say hey Joe.

William Farrell

January 26, 2023

So very sorry to read of your loss. I first met Joe many years ago when my late wife was a teachers at Dunns Corner Elementary School. She said you'll like him, he's a retired FDNY firefighter. Having a brother who was a FDNY fire marshal and being a volunteer firefighter myself, we hit it off great when I did meet him. I did not realize it but I have a t-shirt form "La Casa Grande" firehouse which I visited on 911 one year. I eventually provided Joe with a login for free internet access which we were giving out to teachers and some staff. This was long before the internet was an everyday necessity. I pushed it a little when I gave Joe the logon but I liked him and he took care of anything my wife needed for her classroom.

A funny story about Joe was when I was teaching in my special ed classroom at Chariho, the school secretary called my office and said Bill, your uncle is on his way down to see you. He said it was an emergency! Joe was addicted to the internet access I gave him and he was not able to get online for some reason. He wanted me to come over to his house and fix the problem which I did.

Joe was a good guy and will be missed. I wish for Joe's family that your good memories sustain you as you deal with your grief.

Brooke K.

January 24, 2023

I'm so sorry for your loss, Joe was such a sweetheart and had such radiant energy. He loved to tell me about his fire-fighting days and we'd always share a good laugh. He will be missed by many, my condolences.

Byron Brown

January 24, 2023

Crisanti Family,

Had the honor of meeting Joe when he first moved to Westerly and the rest is history. Memories with Joe.
Joe was quick wit and was sharp. We played on the same basketball team in the YMCA men slow break league. and won the championship. First game together I took the first 5 shots and made them all we led 10-2. The other team called time out, in our huddle Joe said to me are you going to shoot all the time, quick pause, you're going to wear your arm out. That was the beginning of our friendship. To this day I never found out for sure who nailed another player's shoe to the floor in the locker room. Being an ex-police officer I bet it was Joe. Joe made a shot and I said nice shot Joe, his quick response back was I nailed it. GUILTY. Joe always had a smile on his face
and a joke or two to tell, We played golf a few times together and he was the same old guy if I had a good drive or made a good putt he would say you were lucky.
If he missed a putt the sun was in his eyes.
I believe Joe was greeted with open arms in the spirit world by all the other guys who passed before him. Rest in peace Joe you brought a lot of laughter to town when you arrived. Where we are now Joe was. Where Joe is now we shall be.

Lt. Ret. Byron Brown

Barbara Bliven

January 22, 2023

So sorry to hear this. He was such a sweet man. I am out of town but want to extend my sympathies to his family.

Josephine & Sam Piscitell

January 20, 2023

Joey was a favorite cousin. He always teased his younger cousins but we knew it came from his loving, caring way! He was always fun to be with and we will miss him. RIP JOEY
Josephine & Sam Piscitell

Pauline & Danny Grieco

January 19, 2023

May he RIP

C.W.

January 18, 2023

Joe was special. Never a dull moment when he was around. Heart of gold and a sense of humor that was second to none.You will be missed.
"The Cherub"

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