Giuseppe Zappulla

Surrounded by his loving family, Giuseppe (“Pippo” or “Joe”), 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, July 27. He was the loving husband of Rosa (Mollica) Zappulla of 57 years. He was born in Floridia in Sicily, Italy on February 13, 1938 to the late Ignazio Zappulla and Salvatrice (Nastasio) Zappulla. He attended trade school in Milano, Italy for fashion design in 1961 and became a Clothing Designer. He migrated to the “land of opportunity” 57 years ago through Ellis Island to live the American dream, but remained very proud of his heritage. He worked as a Tailor at G.Fox & Co., Stackpole Moore Tryon and Manchester Modes. He then pursued his dream and desire to be an entrepreneur. He opened a dress shop in Hartford, G&S Fashions for many years followed by another dress shop in New Britain called Joanne’s Sportswear and finally a laundromat and alterations shop, still in existence today and run by his son whom he taught the trade to, Maple Laundromat. He was a very talented, hardworking Tailor working endless hours with his wife alongside the entire way and worked until just weeks ago. He was a gentle, kind, selfless, loving and proud Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather who always put everyone first especially his family. He loved gathering with the family on holidays and special occasions, “the more the better”, everyone was welcome. He often would lead the card games and Tombala with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a passionate gardener tending to his many plants at his home, plots in Old Wethersfield and at his son’s house. He could make anything grow with his green thumb. Besides his wife, Joe leaves behind his 3 children, Joanna Zappulla and fiancé, Joe Carbone of Newington, Joseph Zappulla of Hebron, and Silvana Bagdasarian, and husband Mark of Wethersfield. Joe was a proud Grandfather of 7 grandchildren to Mark, Matthew and Justin Bagdasarian, Francesco Tata and wife Jessica, and Jessica Tata, Joey and Aleksandra Zappulla and a Great Grandfather of 4 to Jaime and Julian Tata and Liam and Isabella Ahern. The family would like to thank Dr. Silver and the loving nurses and staff at Regional Cancer Care Associates as well as the nurses and aides from Hartford HealthCare at Home for their compassion and kindness especially during this last week. Donations in Giuseppe’s name can be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741 https://www.cancer.org/involved/donate.html.

Family and friends are invited for a time of visitation on Saturday, July 30, 2022 from 8:30am-9:30am at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield followed by his Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Augustine Church, 10 Campfield Ave., Hartford. Entombment will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford.