Joseph D. Fruin, 51, of North Haven passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Linda Nazario Fruin for sixteen years. Joseph was born in Meriden on November 3, 1964; son of Barbara Duane Fruin and the late William F. “Bill” Fruin. Joseph was the owner and operator of J.F. Engine Works; assisted with his son’s Boy Scout Troop #805; was a member of the Elm City Gun Club and was a real outdoorsman enjoying gardening and camping especially in Maine. Father of Joseph and Hannah Fruin. Brother of Bella (Louis) Rancourt, MaryJane Dubert and the late Billy Fruin. Great-Nephew of Hilda Bouffard.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Tuesday morning at 9:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal services immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Monday from 4 to 8 pm at the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 127 Washington Avenue, 3rd Flr, North Haven, CT 06473 or a charity of ones choice.
Joe you were such a great guy. You were kind and very generous. You would be there if anyone needed help. You will be greatly missed by all especially your family; your "Weeze" friends and all the neighborhood kids you grew up with. We are going to miss you. God bless your soul and your family for such a difficult time they are living through.
Linda, Joey, Hannah and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss! Joe was such a great guy! He was so funny and all around just a nice guy!!! We will miss seeing him at Boy Scouts!!! Please let us know if you need anything! We are here for you. Love The Fappiano's
My thoughts and prayer's are with your family in your time of loss.
Goodbyes are not forever, and are not the end, it simply means I'll miss you until we meet again…Rest easy my friend <3
MaryJane and family-So sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. Keeping you in my prayers. Ralph Salemme
sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss
His entire family is a fantastic bunch of loving caring people. And Joey like his mom and sisters had a huge heart. Every time he drove by and I was outside he would beep and give me a wave. I couldn't help myself then nor when we'd run into to each other at the gas station, where as soon as I looked at him….. I had to SMILE …That face of his hadn't changed one iota since he was 6 years old! He was loved by all that knew him. He will be greatly missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very hard time.
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences for this untimely and unfortunate loss for all of Joey’s family. I only wish I could be there personally. We were very close childhood friends growing up as kids, often getting into trouble together. I only have good memories of Joey and regret losing touch over the years as our lives developed on different continents. All my love and respect to all of you. There are honestly no appropriate words for such a great loss only heart felt love.
Andy Hatch and family.
Bella and family So sorry for your lose my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss of your son and Brother father and husband. Good bless your family.
So sorry we can not be there, our Hearts, Love and Prayers are with you All.
Barbara
Many happy memories at Montowese School with Joey and your constant support.
Take care. Let the caring memories flow.