Britton Funeral Homes, Inc.
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Shrewsbury, MA 01545
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In Memory of
Joseph A. "Joe"
DiLello
DiLello
1924 - 2016
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Obituary for Joseph A. "Joe" DiLello
SHREWSBURY- Joseph A. “Joe” DiLello, 91, of Shrewsbury formerly of New York died Thursday, May 15, 2016 after being stricken ill at home.
He was born and raised in Manhattan, NY son of the late Nicholas and Anna DiLello.
He leaves his wife of 66years, Rita (DiLello) DiLello; three daughters, Carol Sheehy and her husband, Timothy of Wrentham, Joanne Stein and her husband William of Fairhaven, New Jersey and Barbara R. DiLello Smith of Eastchester, New York; a brother, Robert DiLello of Whitestone, NY; four grandchildren, Colin Sheehy, Hayley Smith, William and Joseph Stein; also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a bother, Vincent DiLello and a sister, Angela Disciullo.
Joe made his living as the head bartender at the exclusive Quo Vadis French Restaurant in New York City for over 25 years before retiring and moving to Shrewsbury twenty years ago. In those past twenty years, Joe has become a wonderful role model for the students at the Shrewsbury High School and Sherwood Middle School as a senior greeter. He also enjoyed being a member of the Men’s Group at the Senior Center; tending to his yardwork and gardens, reading and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joe’s family on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 PM followed by a prayer service at 4:00PM in the
BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to United Cerebral Palsy, 71 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. To leave a note of condolence for Joe’s family or to view his Book of Memories, please visit, www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
He was born and raised in Manhattan, NY son of the late Nicholas and Anna DiLello.
He leaves his wife of 66years, Rita (DiLello) DiLello; three daughters, Carol Sheehy and her husband, Timothy of Wrentham, Joanne Stein and her husband William of Fairhaven, New Jersey and Barbara R. DiLello Smith of Eastchester, New York; a brother, Robert DiLello of Whitestone, NY; four grandchildren, Colin Sheehy, Hayley Smith, William and Joseph Stein; also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a bother, Vincent DiLello and a sister, Angela Disciullo.
Joe made his living as the head bartender at the exclusive Quo Vadis French Restaurant in New York City for over 25 years before retiring and moving to Shrewsbury twenty years ago. In those past twenty years, Joe has become a wonderful role model for the students at the Shrewsbury High School and Sherwood Middle School as a senior greeter. He also enjoyed being a member of the Men’s Group at the Senior Center; tending to his yardwork and gardens, reading and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Joe’s family on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 PM followed by a prayer service at 4:00PM in the
BRITTON-SHREWSBURY FUNERAL HOME, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury, MA. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to United Cerebral Palsy, 71 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472. To leave a note of condolence for Joe’s family or to view his Book of Memories, please visit, www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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