Joseph B. Vessichio, Sr.

Entered into rest at home in East Haven, Nov. 24, 2021, Joseph B. Vessichio, Sr., 83; husband of the late Alberta "June" Melotto Vessichio; beloved father of Joseph B. Vessichio, Jr. and Robert Vessichio; born Feb. 14, 1938 the youngest of 9 to the late Biagio and Mary Onofrio Vessichio; predeceased by his siblings Philip, George, Anthony, John, Salvatore, Nicoletta Libero, Mary Weir and Ann Fusco. Joe was a loving father and very generous person who would give you the shirt off his back. He graduated from Wilbur Cross H.S. and was a musician and owner of Harmony Music Center for over 35 years. He was a founding member  of the  "Velvetones" where he played saxophone and was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle and St. Mary Magdalene Societies.   Friends  may call  at  MARESCA  &  SONS   FUNERAL  HOME 592 Chapel St. Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. and are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Michael's Church Monday at 10 a.m. Interment in All Saints Cemetery.