Joseph J. Macchio, 65, of Seymour, peacefully entered into eternal rest on March 13, 2014, at Griffin Hospital, following a short illness.
Mr. Macchio was born in Derby on October 20, 1948, beloved son of Emilio D. Macchio of Seymour and the late Mary Falcha Macchio. A resident of Seymour for most of his life, he was employed as a school bus driver until his retirement. Joe enjoyed woodworking and spending time at his camp in New Hampshire.
In addition to his father, Emilio, he is survived by a loving brother, Ronald J. Macchio (Janice Dagostino) of Storrs, CT, a cherished nephew, Justin Macchio of Los Angeles, CA and many cousins.
Friends and relatives are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial on Monday March 17, 2014, at 11:00 am at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Road in Seymour. Interment will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby. Visiting hours will be held on Monday morning from 9:00 am until the procession leaves for church at the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joseph’s name may be made to the Leukemia Foundation, 321 Research Parkway, #212, Meriden, CT 06450 or at http://www.lls.org.
To send an act of sympathy, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
