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Joseph Concelmo

Joseph “Joe” Concelmo of East Haven passed away peacefully on March 7, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 59 years to Anna (Gambardella) Concelmo. He was born in New Haven on Aug. 21, 1938, to the late Andrew Concelmo and Margaret (Gizzi) Concelmo.

Joe worked alongside his father, Andrew, who owned and operated East Haven Cleaners until its closure. Then, he began his career at Yale University, where he worked on the heating systems and at the power plant. Joe served in the U.S.Army during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He enjoyed spending many winters in Florida, trips to Italy, and endless hours keeping up his yard

Besides his wife, he leaves his three daughters, Margaret Fletcher, Nancy (John) Coughlin and Anna Marie (Gary) Naylor; and a brother, Peter (Patty) Concelmo. He is also survived by his eight loving grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Joe’s funeral procession left the East Haven Memorial Funeral Home on March 12 for a Mass of Christian burial, which was celebrated at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish, St. Vincent DePaul Church, Taylor Avenue, East Haven. Calling hours were held prior to the Mass Burial followed immediately at St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford. Memorial contributions in Joe’s name can be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.