Joseph Peter "Joe-D" D'Alessandro, age 66, of 17 Parkwood Drive, Gales Ferry, passed away Wednesday at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital with his family at his side.
He was born on August 15, 1940 in Providence RI the son of the late Erminio and Felicia (Pisano) D’Alessandro.
A resident of Gales Ferry CT since 1980, he was employed in the automobile industry in both Rhode Island and Connecticut.
He was very proud of his children and his Italian heritage and kept many traditions of Italy, particularly those involving family values. He loved his family more than life itself and considered his friends extended family.
He also loved spending quality time with his family and friends more than anything on earth. He was extremely active in youth sports throughout his life and biggest supporter in his daughters' lives.
He is survived by his wife, Susan M. (McQuillan) D’Alessandro, his daughters, Jo-Ann M. D'Alessandro of N. Providence, RI and Tia M. D'Alessandro of Gales Ferry; a bother, Robert E. D'Alessandro of Central Village, CT, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends. He was predeceased by a daughter, Lisa M. D’Alessandro. He will be sadly missed, joyfully remembered, and always loved.
His family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Thursday from 5-8pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Rte. 12, Gales Ferry on Friday at 10am. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery, Mystic.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hospice of Southeastern CT, PO Box 902, Uncasville.
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