Joseph M. Valerio, 86, of Milford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side. He was the husband of Anna K. Cavaliere Valerio. Joseph was born in New Haven on February 17, 1928; son of the late Michele and Porcia Marangelli Valerio; served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Korean War; received his Bachelor’s degree from the former Southern Connecticut State Teacher’s College, his Master’s degree from the University of Bridgeport and his 6th year also from Southern. Joseph was a teacher for the West Haven School System for many years and was the former owner and operator of the CT Driving Institute. He was a member and Past President of the Milford’s Lions Club; member of the CT and National Teacher’s Associations. Father of Sylvia (Thomas) Sobocinski, Roberta (the late Edward) Weise, Michele (Paul) Valerio-Ribera and Joseph (Michele) Valerio. Grandfather of Jason (Kelly) Sobocinski, Thomas Sobocinski, Edward (Ricky) Cusson, Christopher Weise, Joshua Esposito, Isabella Ribera, Miranda, Jillian and Daniel Valerio. Great-Grandfather of Tavin and Rylan Sobocinski. Brother of G. Thomas Valerio, Isabel Charboneau and Michael (Lucille) Valerio.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Saturday morning at 10:30. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church, North Haven at 11:00. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Friday (TODAY) from 4 to 7 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to Lions Club International, 300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842.
My deepest sympathy to your entire family on your loss. Lion Joseph was a wonderful husband,father,grandfather,brother and an amazing Lion. Your Lion's family will greatly miss you but know that we will have an angel watching over all of us.
May God Bless you.
Sincere condolences!!
My love and sympathy to the entire Valerio family. Noni, I will never forget Poppy Joe's kindness and love, He treated so many of us as if we were his own children. We all have a very special angel to watch over us.
Poppy Joe, Rest in Peace and know that we will all watch over Noni and help her through this difficult time. You will be missed ,but never forgotten, Linda
Dear Family,
I am so sorry for your loss – what a good man Joe was…will always be.
I remember him years ago in the school halls in West Haven – striking hair, kind smile but he kept the students in line. He later became my driving instructor – so professional, aware, yet easy going. Since then, I've come to know most of the family.
All those Joe touched with his special way have been truly blessed…
We are saddened to hear of your loss. From our family to yours, we are sending love and prayers to get you through this difficult time. Please lean on us anytime if needed.
I am so sorry for the loss of our long time neighbor. May he rest in peace and may God grant your family serenity during this difficult time
My best wishes for comfort and good memories
Sylvia, Tom, Jason, Tom, Kelly, Superhawk & Supersport –
We are so sorry for your loss. We wish you all the best during this difficult time.
it's with great sadness that we say goodbye but with much joy that we remember the happy gentle man who is our uncle. God be with you Uncle Joe???? thank you for being so kind and so loving and being a great uncle I love you, Gina
Our family extends to your family our deepest sympathy.