Mr. Joseph Diorio
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Mr. Joseph Diorio

  • March 25, 1930 - January 9, 2012
  • Hobe Sound, Florida
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“Evie, I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. I will always remember him as a fun and friendly guy. He had a way about him that would warm your...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Carol Litchfield - Westerly, RI

“I have cherished memories of spending a week at a time at Aunt Evie and Uncle Joe's house over the summers with Marianne. He never missed an...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Carla (DeLuca) Ouellet and family - CT

“It's hard to believe that The Great Joe D. has passed. He was one of the people that you would think would live for ever. A man larger than life....Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Tom LaRosa - Oakville, CT

“Very sorry for you loss, great man. Prayers are with the family ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Sonya ingraham - Mars Hill, ME

“Oh my gosh, his singing! "get out of that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans. Cause Uncle Joe's a hungry man". He taught this to two of our boys...Read More » ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Chris Michaud and family - CT

“If you didnt have the pleasure of knowing Joe, you missed a hilarious, sweet and caring man. He could brighten up any room with his humor and that...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Teresa Gwathney - Farmersville, OH

“i missed mr d when he moved from oakville would allways see him smiling face walking by corner of riverside and main with his headphones on dog by...Read More » ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: anthony pesce - oakville, CT

“Joe we love you. You will be missed very much!!! Your the greatest person that anyone could've known. You could also bring a smile to our faces...Read More » ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Sharon & Augie Loschiavo - FL

“I have many fond memories of Joe from my childhood. He was always "larger than life" to me. Always smiling and always so friendly! I pray for peace...Read More » ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Eileen LaRosa - Beacon Falls, CT

“Evie I'm so sorry to hear about Joe. I'm so happy to have the memories of my week down there with both of you. His sense of humor will be missed...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Robin Fuller - Watertown, CT

“I'll miss uncle Joe. He could always make me laugh. I remember seeing him at Chris and Guy's wedding after not seeing him for a very long time, and...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Richard DeLuca and Family - CT



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Mr. Joseph Diorio, 81, of Hobe Sound, FL, died January 09, 2012, at Martin Memorial Medical Center in Stuart, FL, born March 25, 1930 in East Lyme, CT. He moved to Hobe Sound sixteen years ago from Oakville, CT.

Prior to retirement he was a painter. And a member of the Painters Local 491. Member of Board of Directors at Woodbridge Mobil Home Park and he was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound, FL.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marianne.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Evelyn of Hobe Sound, FL, two sons, Joseph of England and Michael of George, and five grandchildren.

Friends may call on Thursday, January 12, from 5:00 till 8:00pm at the Forest Hills Funeral Homes - Young & Prill Chapel, a vigil service will be at 7:00pm, Janu 12, at the funeral home chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan 13, 12:30pm, at St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound, with burial to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Palm City, FL

A guest book may be signed at www.youngandprillfuneralhome.com