Obituary of Joseph S. Sagliano

Joseph S. Sagliano, age 87, of Bridgeport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia Verdi Sagliano. Born in Bridgeport on August 26, 1929 he was a son of the late Generoso and Guiseppina (Katie) Piccirillo Sagliano. Joe was proud to have been employed by Sikorsky Aircraft, where he worked as a tool maker before his retirement with many years of dedicated service. He also found great enjoyment fishing with his grandchildren and nephew Tony. He also loved to spend time with his friends at the local diner around the “round table”. However, his greatest enjoyment was found in the time he spent with his cherished grandchildren and great grandchildren. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his four devoted children, Joseph J. Sagliano of Wolcott, Kenneth J. Sagliano and his wife Jackie of Oxford, John M. Sagliano of Shelton and Diane M. Martin of Bridgeport, his seven cherished grandchildren, Joseph, Kenneth, Jason, David, Rebecca, John and Julianna, seven adored great grandchildren, Mia, Jayson, Michael, Anthony, Mikey, Joshua and Peyton, his brothers, Michael Sagliano and Peter Sagliano and his wife Shirley, both of Trumbull, a sister, Jean Koziel and her husband Richard of West Haven, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his beloved wife, Virginia, he was also predeceased by brothers, Frank and Tony Sagliano and a sister, Mary DeNatale. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. in the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull and at 10:00 a.m. in St. Andrew Church, Bridgeport for a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may greet the family on Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the funeral home.