Joseph N. Lombardo

Joseph N. Lombardo Sr. 72, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Gloria (Rizzio) Lombardo, passed away on Wednesday, (November 30, 2005). He was born in Hartford, son of the late James and Lucy (Rubera) Lombardo and had lived in the area all of his life. He retired from the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation after many years of service. He was a member of the Newington Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony's Men's Club and a member of St. Patrick & St. Anthony Choir. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he leaves besides his wife, his sons, Michael Lombardo and Marilyn Swinarski of East Hartford, Robert and his wife, Diana Lombardo of Rocky Hill, James Lombardo of Wethersfield, Joseph Lombardo Jr. and Michele Prew of Wethersfield; daughters and sons-in-law, Joanne and Frank Giordano of South Windsor, Janice and John Harrison of Rocky Hill; grandchildren, Michael Jr., Lindsay, Elizabeth, Christina, Gina, Ryan, Amber and Katie. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 3rd at 9 a.m. from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield with a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in St. Patrick & St. Anthony Church, Hartford. Burial will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Friends may call at the chapel on Friday 4-8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to The Aaron Joseph Dornan Foundation, 310 Goff Road Wethersfield, Ct. 06109, (a financial resource for disadvantaged children.) Joe's family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff of Mapleview Manor for all the kindness and care that was shown to Joe. For on-line expressions of sympathy please visit ww.desopo.com