Joseph R. Rubino Jr., 84, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Bette Mormile Rubino. Joe was born in New Haven on January 22, 1936 and was the son of the late Joseph R. and Josephine Acabbo Rubino Sr. He served his country faithfully in the US Navy from 1954 to 1957 and was in the reserves until 1962. Joe was the general manager in the 70’s for Grand Way and later was the general supervisor of the material control department for Amtrak from 1975-1995. After his retirement Joe served as a personal consultant to Rich Longhini at Longhini Sausage Inc. He was known to everyone as “Poppy”. Joe was a gentleman of character, respect and loved by all who knew him. Joe was known for his generous hospitality. Lucky was the person who was entertained by Joe in his backyard. He was a true family man and loved them all unconditionally, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Father of Lori (David) Landino and Jodi (Gary) Walton. Grandfather of Michael and Marissa Landino, Christopher (Ashley) Walton, Brittney Bishop and the late David Sibbick. Great-grandfather of Ethan and Jaxson Walton. Joe is also survived by many nieces, nephews and special friends.
Predeceased by his sister Marie Rubino McNamara, brothers Pasquale Rubino and Ralph Ernest Rubino.
The visiting hours will be Wednesday from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A service will be conducted at 12:30. Interment will follow in All Saint’s Cemetery. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405 www.obituaries.northhavenfuneral.com
To the families and friends of Joe Rubino, we are extremely sorry for your loss and may Joe rest in peace with the Lord.
So sorry for loss In our thoughts and prayers
Bette, Lori, Jodi & families:
We can’t begin to express our sorrow for your loss. Joe was a wonderful man always so welcoming. I will always remember going over to the pool at their house and he would have to feed all of us! We most recently saw him at Longhini’s and was a so happy to see us.. I will miss his smiling face.
love to all of you,
Russ & Mary Powers
Dear Jodie, Lori. Bette, and family. Our sincerest condolences and sympathies are with all of you at this time. May the lord keep all of you in his care and may he comfort and help you to bear this loss.🙏🙏🙏 fondly Don and Agnes Baione
Dear Bette.Lori and Jodi
Our sincerest condolences and sympathies are with all of you at this time. May you find comfort in knowing he will be in good hands now.
Fondly Don and Agnes Baione🙏🙏
Poppi was the coolest! ALWAYS smiling, always so willing to please, always a wonderful host at every picnic and party!… a sweet man!…. He will be so very missed!…. My heart and sincere condolences are with my friends! Love you all! xo
Our heartfelt condolences to Jodi and all her family. Thinking of you and send all of our love.
The Dirks family
Our deepest sympathies to the Rubino family. Great memories of our family get togethers.
Love,
The Siena (Jane) and Severino families
Dear Jodi, Lori and family, with deepest sympathy to all. We are so grateful to have visited with dad a short time ago. He will be so fondly remembered in so many of our hearts. May wonderful memories help to fill your days. Love the Visinskis and the Porubans.
Dear Betty and family
So sorry for the loss of Joe. He was a wonderful person and loved by so many. He will be missed.
I am in Florida and am so sorry that I cannot express my condolences in person. My love to you
Dear Bette and faculty,
So sorry for the loss of Joe. He was a wonderful,person always with a smile and a good word.
I am in Florida regretfully, will not be any to express our condolences in person.
Love and prayers,
Linda and John
Bette, Lori, Jodi & Family sorry for your loss. Joe was a great guy always made everyone welcome. We will miss him
Bette, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen or spoke to you but I think of you both and are very sorry for your loss. I’m sorry but
We cannot express our condolences in person. Our sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Joe will forever be in our hearts. Time will never erase the fond memories that we will always have of Joe (Pops). He was the kindest and most generous man we have ever had the pleasure of knowing. May he Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Rubino family. May the happy memories you have help carry the weight of your grief.
Bette, Lori ,Jodi.. joe was a great men and a great neighbor
So sorry for your loss
My condolences to Bette and the Rubino family on Joe’s passing. He was always a gentle soul with a big smile on his face and a kind word for all. His sense of humor was infectious and he was truly a special man. I consider myself lucky to have known him the short time I did. May he rest in peace and watch over all those he loved so much in life from the place the Lord has prepared for him. And may the Lord’s blessings be with you in this time of reflection.