Joseph Iocolano, 92, passed away surrounded by his children on April 25, 2024. Born in Palazzola, Italy on January 15, 1932, son of the late Salvatore and Salvatrice Iocolano. At age 22, Joseph moved to East Hartford where he resided for the last 70 years and raised his family with his late wife of 58 years Lena Iocolano. He was very proud to become a U.S. Citizen. Joseph spent his career as a mason. He was an avid sports fan of the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants. In his free time, Joseph enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family at the dinner table.
Joseph leaves behind his two children; son Salvatore Iocolano and long-term girlfriend Maria Caron of East Hartford, and daughter Sally O’Brien and husband Kevin of Wethersfield. Granddaughter Shannon O’Brien of Wethersfield and great-grandson Kaiden O’Brien of Wethersfield; and his special girlfriend Joan White of South Windsor.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024 from 4-6 pm at the D’Esopo East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Joseph’s name may be made to American Cancer Society, 111 Founders Plaza 2nd Floor East Hartford, CT 06108. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopoeh.com
