Joseph Thomas D'Onofrio

Joseph Thomas D’Onofrio, 79, of Old Lyme Connecticut, left his earthly body on August 27, 2025. Joe was born on July 9, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas and Mary (Rich) D’Onofrio. He was the youngest of their 7 children and was affectionately known as Joey. As a young child his family moved to Gloversville, New York, where he grew up and was a 1966 graduate of Gloversville High School.

Joe is survived by Carla, his wife of 54 years, his son David, his daughter-in-law Leonore, and his 3 grandchildren Elias Orion, Eva Rose and Lucia Calise,

all the joys of his life.

Also, Joe is survived by his brother Dominick (Butch), his sisters Regina Falbo (Skip), Adeline Oare and predeceased by his brothers Anthony (Sheila), and Thomas, and sister Maryann Bronk as well as many nieces and nephews.

To know Joe was to love him. As his career moved him from state to state, he left behind a trail of friendships and colleagues who had great admiration and respect for him. Joe had a servant’s heart and with his many talents and abilities, was always there to meet a need. And, of course, if you knew him, you know he loved to share stories, tell jokes and pull pranks.

Joe will be greatly missed by all who loved him.