Mr. Joseph Anthony Doria

Liberty, SC - Mr. Joseph Anthony Doria, 95, of Liberty, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 at the Upstate Community Hospice House in Landrum, SC. He was the loving husband of the late Charlotte V. (Skwiot) Doria, for sixty-two years.

Joe was born in New Britain, CT on March 9, 1928 to the late Vito and Rose (Fioretta) Doria. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans. In 1988, after a thirty plus year career, he retired from The Stanley Works in New Britain, CT. He and Charlotte moved to Punta Gorda, Florida before making Easley their new home in 2005.

He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Easley and found inspiration and comfort in his faith. Joe was a longtime member of the Easley YMCA, where he was proud to have ridden over 17,000 miles on exercise bikes, inspiring others, and making many new friends along the way. He was an avid reader of mysteries and World War II non-fiction, enjoyed making puzzles, and playing chess online. With a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience, he was always willing to give advice or lend a helping hand, leading to a great number of friendships.

Joe is survived by his two children: Paula Rosa of Glastonbury, CT and Daniel Doria of Liberty, SC with whom he lived; three grandchildren: Melissa Sutton (Derek), Lisa Rosa, and Matthew Rosa (Brianna); and three great-grandsons: Cameron and Justin Sutton and Greyson Rosa.

Joe’s family would like to express their deep appreciation for the care given by the wonderful nurses at the Prisma Health Centers in Easley and Greenville. A special thank you to Ivy, Becca, Candace, Elena, and Paige. To his dear friends, Dave and Heather Conn, thank you for treating Joe as if he were your own grandfather. To Allison Pearson, thank you for being his YMCA workout partner and friend.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Easley YMCA, 201 Burns Rd., Easley, SC 29640 (please note In Memory of Joe Doria), or to DAV, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-9916.

Private inurnment services will be held at St. Mary Cemetery in New Britain, CT at a future date.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.