Joseph P. Camerino
New London — Joseph P. Camerino, 38, of New London and Gales Ferry, passed away Sept. 26, 2024, at Yale New Haven Hospital. He was born June 12, 1986, and attended Ledyard Schools, graduating from Ledyard High School in June 2005.
Joe had a passion for the ocean and his guitar. He was a commercial fisherman for many years. Joe lived life on his own terms.
Joe met Wanda Winsborrow in high school, and they had two children, Joseph and Nicholas Winsborrow. In 2018 Joe’s daughter Nora Jane was born.
Joe is predeceased by his loving grandfather, Norris Pinkham; grandfather Joe Camerino; and grandmother Nathania Camerino.
Joe is survived by his parents, Todd and Della Pinkham; mother Celeste Freemer; two brothers, Kenny Hillman and Danny Fields; grandmother Barbara Pinkham; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
His family will greet relatives and friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5,, at the Gales Ferry Community Center, 18 Hurlbutt Road, Gales Ferry.