Joseph Oddo, III, 75, of North Haven, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday June 29th, 2022, at Yale New Haven Hospital/St. Raphael Campus. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Sabia Oddo, to whom he was married 3 weeks shy of 54 years. He was born in New Haven on November 13, 1946 and was the son of the late Joseph Oddo and Sophie Schwatz Oddo DeCarlo. He worked as a teacher in Hamden Public Schools for 42 years and for the Frankson Fence Company for 53 years. He was also the head baseball coach for Hamden High School, the assistant football coach for Notre Dame (WH) High School, North Branford High School, East Haven High School and West Haven High School. He was an avid sports fan, especially of his beloved NY Giants. Father of Joseph James (Sandra) Oddo, Jon Nicholas (Lindsay) Oddo and Jason Paul (Larysa) Oddo. Beloved grandfather of Joseph Jr., Riannon, Adriana, Nathan, Calvin, Madden, and Milana. Also survived by his sister Judith (Robert) Ellis.
The visiting hours will be Tuesday, July 5th from 4 to 7 PM at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in Saint Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Therese Church, 555 Middletown Avenue, North Haven on Wednesday morning July 6th at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929 or Hamden Fathers Baseball/Softball Association, 1585 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517.
Coach thank you always being there for me in 1976 , 77, 79. To the Oddp family my sincere condiences ans my his strength agive you strength now. John Mastroiwnni ND Foorball 79
Rest in peace Coach. Of the dozens of football coaches I had in the New Haven Midgets, Notre Dame High School and Grinnell College in Iowa, you were always number 1. You believed in me and gave me a chance to excel on the football field at NDWH. NDWH was one of the best experiences of my life as it provided me with the foundation of my career as an attorney. You will always be remembered warmly and fondly in the hearts of many, including mine.
Craig “the Flea” Rasile, NDWH Class of 1979
Miami, Florida
So saddened by your passing. You were such a good man , father and husband. Rest In Peace Carol and Joe Caccone
Coach, I hope you realized the positive impact you had on so many people. You were a modest gentleman. I’ll miss seeing you around town. Rest In Peace Coach.
Michael Civitello
So sad to hear of your passing. Always such a nice person and fun to be around. RIP
Linda and Bob Paturzo
Rest in peace, my friend.
To a friend and fellow colleague. You will be remembered for your kindness, personality, and unwavering ability to make people laugh. You were able to touch and improve the lives of thousands during your teaching and coaching career and you have left the world a better place to be in by your example. To the Oddo Family, may you find peace and joy in the memories that you were able to create and share together. Rest in Peace my friend.
Betty and family. My deepest sympathies to you at this very sad time. May all the memories you have of Joe sustain you in the days to come. Keep them close to you and he will be alive in your heart forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mr. Oddo was one of those teachers that live in your mind forever. He was a great teacher and really cared about his students. Thanks, Mr. Oddo, for making a difference.
Dear Betty & family:
Sincerest sympathies extended to you and your family concerning
the loss of your beloved husband, father, grandfather Joe.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Best regards,
Shirley and Dan Pease
I was very saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. Dom always spoke so highly and lovingly of Joe. They had SO much in common – love of sports, love of coaching, and love of humanity and life! And they were the best at it! They left us too soon, but God’s will be done! Love and peace to all. Maryann G Ferrara, Tucson AZ
My condolences to the whole family, A great guy for sure, Such a great Father to his sons! Another good man gone too early R.I.P. Mr Oddo !
Coach Oddo,
All who played for you were blessed by your motivation and encouragement .
Thanks for being you!
Rest In Peace!
Doug Cassella
ND “78”
Very sorry to read of our “teacher” – I believe Michael Whalen in the mid 70’s! May he rest peacefully!🌷