Joseph P. Merlone, 86, of Ansonia, former milkman and area supervisor for Borden Dairy in Stratford, custodian and maintenance man for Ansonia Board of Education, part time bus driver, died June 6, at home.
Born March 2, 1929, in Ansonia.
Predeceased by parents, Dino and Rose Calini Merlone, a daughter and grandson.
Survived by his wife, Irene D’Onofrio Merlone, two sons, two daughters, six grandchildren, a great-granddaughter, many friends, and his cat.
Visiting hours: Tuesday June 9, 5-7 p.m., in the chapel of the SPINELLI-RICCIUTI/BEDNAR-OSIECKI FUNERAL HOME, 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Wednesday, his funeral will be held at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., at Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery in Derby.
Memorial contributions: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38101 or at www.stjude.org., or through the funeral home.