Joseph D. Bussichella, age 89, a 56-year resident of Winchester, passed away on Dec. 22, 2016, lovingly surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband for 54 years of the late Gloria A. (Falcione) Bussichella, until her passing in 2004.
Born in Italy, he was the son of the late Frank and Mamie (Strazzula) Bussichella. He came to the United States as an infant, and was raised and educated in Medford. Mr. Bussichella served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Upon discharge, he returned to the area and worked for B & M Railroad and then for Northeastern University as a carpentry/construction manager, and retired after over 25 years there.
Joe was the loving father of Joseph K. and his wife Jean of Winchester, and the late Frank. He was also the dear brother of Rose Stuart of Medford, and the devoted grandfather of Joseph Bussichella and Michelle Palladino, and great-grandfather of Ava and Jackson Palladino and Beckett Bussichella. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to gather at the Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester, on Tuesday, Dec. 27 from 9:30-11:30AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, 155 Washington St, Winchester, at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the Winchester Meals On Wheels/Jenks Center 109 Skillings Rd. Winchester, MA 01890.