Joseph A. Morcaldi, 89, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen J. Anderson Morcaldi. Joseph was born New Haven on August 21, 1931 and was the son of the late Fedele and Josephine Ciarleglio Morcaldi. He served his country faithfully in the US Navy. Joseph was earned a bachelor’s degree from the former New Haven Teacher’s College and was a teacher for the North Haven School System for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking, trips to Cape Cod, walking the beach, meeting and talking to people along his walk. Father of Michael Morcaldi, Steven Morcaldi (Cindy) and Marc Morcaldi (Karen). Grandfather of Karli Morcaldi (fiancé Patrick Bresnahan), Joseph and Ryan Morcaldi, Jeremy Sheades (Stephanie) and Krysti Sheades. Predeceased by his brothers James, Frank, Fred and Edward Morcaldi, and his sister Gloria McGeever. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Saturday morning, Jan. 30th at 10:00 to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in All Saints Cemetery. (masks and social distancing strictly required for all services) In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405 or The Animal Haven, Inc., 89 Mill Road, North Haven, CT 06473.