Joseph C. Ciarelli, 85, of North Haven passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at the Masonicare Health Center, Wallingford. He was the husband of the late Ellie Cuomo Ciarelli. Joe was born in New Haven on August 16, 1934 and was the son of the late Warren and Bella Collosano Ciarelli. He served his country faithfully in the US Marine Corp working on tanks during the Korean war. A member of the Teamsters Local #443, he was a truck driver for Schiavone Scrap Metals and later, the former Guyotte Oil. Joseph was a real sports enthusiast and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, New York Giants, and UCONN Girls basketball. He was also a member of the Umberto Club. Father of Doreen Stokes (Glenn) and Joseph W. Ciarelli. Grandfather of Lisa (Jason) Gamsby. Great-Grandfather of Grace “GG” Gamsby. Predeceased by his brothers Rocco, Frank and Anthony Ciarelli and dear friend of Joan Laraway. His family would like to thank his doctors and the staff at the West Haven VA Hospital, who took such wonderful care of him. Additionally, we would like to thank the nurses and staff at Masonicare who made his passing a peaceful one.
A graveside service will be conducted in All Saints Cemetery, 700 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Wednesday morning, May 20th at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Nativity Convent, 70 Codman Road, Brookline, MA 02445.