Josefino V. “Joe” Lobrin, 69, of Mystic, beloved husband of Amelia (Go) Lobrin, died on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Yale New Haven Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born in Lipa City, Philippines on May 12, 1944 and was one of ten children of the late Mariano and Jovita (Vergara) Lobrin. Raised in the Philippines, he moved to the United States in 1964. Joe proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years, in various locations, San Diego, CA: Honolulu, HI; Exmouth, Australia; and New London, CT. After his military career, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service in New London and Norwich locations until his retirement in 2006.
A Mystic resident of 30 years, he enjoyed spending time with his family and going out for breakfast. He is a member of the Fleet Reserve Association and the VFW. Joe is survived by his wife, Amelia; daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Bradford White of Marlborough; and his only grandson, Jonathan White. Jonathan was his pride and joy. He is also survived by his siblings, Lydia Lobrin of Lipa City, Philippines; Zenaida L. Meleke (Sam Meleke) of Houston TX; Lorna L. Andal (Rene Andal), Los Angeles, CA; Celso V. Lobrin of Houston, TX; Sonia L. Leynes of Houston, TX; and many nieces, nephews, and godchildren. He is predeceased by his siblings Frederick, Romeo, Virgilio Lobrin and Melinda L. Pasajol.
The family will greet relatives and friends at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St, Historic downtown Mystic, on Friday from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 9pm. Family and friends are asked to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial, on Saturday, October 12, at 10am at St. Mary Mother of the Redeemer Church, 69 Fort Hill Road, Groton. Burial will follow in Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic with full military honors. Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill CT 06067.
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