Giuseppe Palmieri, 92, of Shelton formerly of George Street, Hamden for many years, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, February 4, 2017.  He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Maria Palmieri.  Giuseppe was born in Faicchio, province of Benevento, Italy on October 16, 1924; son of the late Vincenzo and Concetta Santello Palmieri; served in the Italian Army during WW II and was a POW in Germany.  Giuseppe had worked for Carrabetta Construction for many years, enjoyed making wine, pizzas, basket weaving and gardening.  But most of all, he enjoyed playing cards, Scopa, with his name sake and grandson, Alfonso Giuseppe (A.J.)  Father of Alfonso Palmieri and his wife Andrea.  Grandfather of A.J. and Alina.  Brother of Filo Palmieri, Carmine Palmieri and his wife Teresa.

His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Wednesday morning at 9:15.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Hamden at 10:00 am.  Entombment will follow in the All Saints Mausoleum.  The visiting hours will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 pm.  Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 2969 Whitney Avenue #1, Hamden, CT 06518.