Joseph Paparazzo

Joseph Wolfgang Paparazzo
Heritage Development retiree


PROSPECT — Joseph (Teedie) (Pa) Paparazzo passed away on Nov. 8, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. Joe was a lifetime resident of Prospect/Naugatuck. He was the widower of Catherine Carter Paparazzo and the husband of Mary Berger. Joe retired at the age of 89 from Heritage Development out of Southbury.

Joe's favorite pastimes along with spending time with his family were his flowers, gardening, the casino and RV trips to Cape Cod and Florida, but always getting LOST along the way! Joe was always excited about the holidays with all the preparations that were necessary for him to properly decorate and celebrate. His favorite being the huge New Years celebrations with many unique family traditions, such as the Snoopy Tree and lollypop barrel.

Joe is survived by a huge family, his children: Judith and Steven Gabriele of Woodbury, John Paparazzo of Prospect, Evelyn Baker of Prospect, Susan and John White-Cochran of Waterbury, Irene and Wayne Green of Prospect, and Joseph and Robbin Paparazzo of Bethlehem; his brothers, Louis Paparazzo, Frank (Shorty) Paparazzo, and Otto and Fran Paparazzo, all of Woodbury, and Henry and Jeanne Paparazzo of Bridgewater; his grandchildren: Yvonne Emmons, Brandi Acione, James Harrison, Linda Brunetti, Tina Strumski, Irene Halit, Kelly Evon, Stephen, Bronson, Stacey and Joseph White, Michael, Mark and Kevin Green, Sandra Marchant, Lisa Quint, Jody Maske and Tangi Guiditta; his great-grandchildren: Jason, Eric, Jeremy, Katy, Summer, Jimmy, Addy, Paisley, Evie Joe, Justin, Rjay, A.J., Morgan, Lauren, Paul, Matt, Madison, Ryan, Aaron, Eric, Kyle, Katlyn, Chad, Cody, Carissa, Carter, Anthony, Jaycub, Lois, Samantha, Arianna, Theresa and Nate; and finally his great-great- grandchildren: Riley, Sadie, McKenna, Keira and Ian; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Elena Beard.

Calling hours will be held from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, 2011, at the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home, 26 Waterbury Road, Route 69, Prospect. Funeral services and burial will be held at the convenience of the family.

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