Joseph J. Podgorski, 89 of 330 East River Road, Guilford, CT. Beloved husband of Janet M. Connelly Podgorski passed away on June 25th at home with his wife by his side. Son of the late John and Stephanie Podgorski. Joe was born in Derby CT on July 29,1932. He grew up in Shelton until entering the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. His education included Shelton High School and Stone College of Connecticut. After College, Joe pursued a career in Medical Administration, retiring in 1999 from Yale University of New Haven School of Medicine as Administrator of the Departments of Surgery and Ophthalmology. Joe is predeceased by his grandson Ryan Williams and step grandson Joseph J. Franco. He is also survived by four devoted daughters, Sharon McNamara of St. Paul MN, Susan Pelletier of Derby, CT, Michele Deegan Port St. Lucie, Fl, Jolene Podgorski of Thomaston, CT as well as three step children, Pamela Burban of Branford, CT, Donna Benedetto of Flower Mound, TX and Robert Gallagher of Santee, CA. Joe is survived by five grandchildren and eight step grandchildren, Brandy Guggisberg, Desiree Thompson, Sean Deegan, Lily Pelletier, Grace Pelletier, Deana Franco, Nicholas Burban, Ashley Drew, Dean Benedetto, Erin Benedetto, Joseph Benedetto, Katie Henderson and Ross Gallagher in addition to five great grandchildren and five step great grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. A memorial mass is scheduled for July 8, 2022 at 10 AM St. George Catholic Church, 33 Whitfield St. Guilford, CT. Interment will follow at the All Saints Cemetery in North Haven.
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