Joseph Dorso
1955-09-26 2017-09-22
Joseph Michael Dorso, age 61 of Stratford passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Derby on September 26, 1955 he was the son of the late Michael and Lucille Johnson Dorso. Joe was an avid NASCAR and New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed the beach and traveling, especially trips to Vermont and the casino, fishing, and camping but what he loved most was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sons, Joseph Dorso of Milford, Ryan Dorso and his girlfriend Katherine of Milford, his daughters Nicole Dorso and her fiance Thomas of Milford, Jessica Dorso and her boyfriend Ryan of Milford and Amanda Faust of Waterbury. He is also survived by his brothers Michael Dorso and his wife Arlene of Arizona, Peter Dorso and his wife Sherri of Florida, James Dorso and his wife Linda of Ansonia, his sisters Patricia Spisto and her husband Kevin of Naugatuck, Dorothy Culver of Florida, Kathy Haschak and her husband John of West Haven, Lillian Dorso of North Carolina, Paula Rossi and her husband John of Norwalk and Holly Gallick and her husband Lew of Stratford. He also leaves eight grandchildren who meant the world to him, Aeliana Dorso, Briana DelMedico, Tyler DelMedico, Kylee DelMedico, Thomas Migliaccio, Colby Dorso, Taylor Sheftic and Zoe Gaynor.
Joe also had a special place in his heart for his god-daughter and niece, Crystal McLaine, and several more nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Francis Johnson.
The family would like to especially thank Dr. Nicholas Blondin, Jess Stine and the rest of the staff at Associated Neurologists of Southern CT for their tremendous care and support of Joe over the last two years. A special thank you to Kerry and Troy and the rest of CT Hospice for their care and support over the past month.
A Funeral Service for Joe will be held on Wednesday September 27, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at Stratford United Methodist Church, 2600 Main St. Stratford. Friends may greet the family on Tuesday evening from September 26, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis & D'Arcy Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home 2611 Main St. Stratford. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance, PO Box 370514, West Hartford, CT 06137 or to CT Hospice, Inc.,100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.
Born in Derby on September 26, 1955 he was the son of the late Michael and Lucille Johnson Dorso. Joe was an avid NASCAR and New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed the beach and traveling, especially trips to Vermont and the casino, fishing, and camping but what he loved most was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sons, Joseph Dorso of Milford, Ryan Dorso and his girlfriend Katherine of Milford, his daughters Nicole Dorso and her fiance Thomas of Milford, Jessica Dorso and her boyfriend Ryan of Milford and Amanda Faust of Waterbury. He is also survived by his brothers Michael Dorso and his wife Arlene of Arizona, Peter Dorso and his wife Sherri of Florida, James Dorso and his wife Linda of Ansonia, his sisters Patricia Spisto and her husband Kevin of Naugatuck, Dorothy Culver of Florida, Kathy Haschak and her husband John of West Haven, Lillian Dorso of North Carolina, Paula Rossi and her husband John of Norwalk and Holly Gallick and her husband Lew of Stratford. He also leaves eight grandchildren who meant the world to him, Aeliana Dorso, Briana DelMedico, Tyler DelMedico, Kylee DelMedico, Thomas Migliaccio, Colby Dorso, Taylor Sheftic and Zoe Gaynor.
Joe also had a special place in his heart for his god-daughter and niece, Crystal McLaine, and several more nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. He was predeceased by his brother Francis Johnson.
The family would like to especially thank Dr. Nicholas Blondin, Jess Stine and the rest of the staff at Associated Neurologists of Southern CT for their tremendous care and support of Joe over the last two years. A special thank you to Kerry and Troy and the rest of CT Hospice for their care and support over the past month.
A Funeral Service for Joe will be held on Wednesday September 27, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. at Stratford United Methodist Church, 2600 Main St. Stratford. Friends may greet the family on Tuesday evening from September 26, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dennis & D'Arcy Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home 2611 Main St. Stratford. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance, PO Box 370514, West Hartford, CT 06137 or to CT Hospice, Inc.,100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.