Joseph Amarante, 83, of Branford passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15th, 2024 at Yale New Haven Hospital with his family by his side.  Born in New Haven on November 8th, 1940, he was the son of the late Matthew and Mary Zlotkowski Amarante.  Joseph served his country faithfully in the US Army during the Vietnam era and worked as a Postal Clerk for the US Postal Service for many years until his retirement.  He was an excellent cook and baker and an avid New York Yankees fan.  Joseph enjoyed taking trips to the casino but most of all spending time with his family who he loved unconditionally.  Brother of Ann Faulkner, Helen Bassett and the late Marion Fragola, Grace Lavorgna, Stanley, Edward, Andrew and Matthew Amarante, Jr.  Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

The visiting hour will be Friday morning, March 22nd from 9:00 to 10:00 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A parlor service will follow at 10:00 AM. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery