Joseph J. Mafale
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<p> 1920-2019<br> Joseph J. Mafale, at the age of 98, has passed away in Sun City Center, Fla. He also has a home on Cedar Lake in Bristol, Conn.<br> He was a World War II Army Veteran, serving in Egypt with the Central Intelligence Department.<br> He is survived by his beloved Lezlie Darwin Pitzer of 29 years; two daughters: Frances (Joe) Sirko and her two sons, Jason and Joey Sirko of Connecticut; Charlotte Holbrook and her two daughters, Kim and Sherry of Michigan; 10 great-grandchildren; and becoming a great-great grandpa was no trouble at all. Joseph’s sister’s, Graciella’s, children live in Sicily. Born in Sicily in 1920, he came to America when he was 10 on the <em>SS Roma</em> with only a bugle and not speaking English, but it only took him a year to learn to speak it. It seemed to be a European-bred ability — he spoke some of just about every language, even the ones you would not expect anyone to know, including a Haitian dialect. He even knew their musical beats.<br> Vickie Mafale, of Bristol, is his sister-in-law. Mafale Plaza in Connecticut was family owned with his brother Nate. Joseph also had two half brothers, Charlie and Arthur. Nesi Travel Corporation was individually owned for over 30 years, spinning off the insurance and Real Estate branches.<br> Services will be held in the Connecticut area with family only.<br> Joseph was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in SCC and was active in The Pelican Players Kings Point Follies, The Italian Club, the Elks, and he drove for Good Samaritans. Joseph wants you to smile and dance the Tango — your quality of life depends on it — and express kindness everyday. He believed in financially supporting local children, Feline Folks and C.A.R.E., among many others. Joseph was all about supporting local businesses and individual people who have been the backbone of building and maintaining our town’s development. </p>
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<p> 1920-2019<br> Joseph J. Mafale, at the age of 98, has passed away in Sun City Center, Fla. He also has a home on Cedar Lake in Bristol, Conn.<br> He was a World War II Army Veteran, serving in Egypt with the Central Intelligence Department.<br> He is survived by his beloved Lezlie Darwin Pitzer of 29 years; two daughters: Frances (Joe) Sirko and her two sons, Jason and Joey Sirko of Connecticut; Charlotte Holbrook and her two daughters, Kim and Sherry of Michigan; 10 great-grandchildren; and becoming a great-great grandpa was no trouble at all. Joseph’s sister’s, Graciella’s, children live in Sicily. Born in Sicily in 1920, he came to America when he was 10 on the <em>SS Roma</em> with only a bugle and not speaking English, but it only took him a year to learn to speak it. It seemed to be a European-bred ability — he spoke some of just about every language, even the ones you would not expect anyone to know, including a Haitian dialect. He even knew their musical beats.<br> Vickie Mafale, of Bristol, is his sister-in-law. Mafale Plaza in Connecticut was family owned with his brother Nate. Joseph also had two half brothers, Charlie and Arthur. Nesi Travel Corporation was individually owned for over 30 years, spinning off the insurance and Real Estate branches.<br> Services will be held in the Connecticut area with family only.<br> Joseph was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in SCC and was active in The Pelican Players Kings Point Follies, The Italian Club, the Elks, and he drove for Good Samaritans. Joseph wants you to smile and dance the Tango — your quality of life depends on it — and express kindness everyday. He believed in financially supporting local children, Feline Folks and C.A.R.E., among many others. Joseph was all about supporting local businesses and individual people who have been the backbone of building and maintaining our town’s development. </p>
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