Preston-Joseph Peter Ballaro Jr., age 56, of Preston, passed away at Hartford Hospital on May 7, 2024 with his daughter by his side. He was born in Germany on June 13, 1967 to the late Martha (Harbaugh) Ballaro and Joseph Peter Ballaro Sr.
Joseph was a graduate of St. Bernard High School and went on to receive his EMT certification. He worked as a corrections officer at Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center. He was also a longtime member of the Preston City Fire Department.
He enjoyed watching the NY Yankees and the Boston Bruins but most of all NASCAR. He also enjoyed spending time with his daughter by going to air shows, sporting events and attending every soccer and softball game and practice.
Joseph is survived by a daughter Katie Ballaro of Preston, and a sister Donna Ballaro of Traverse City, Michigan and Edmund Lipinski and Martin Ballaro also of Traverse City, Michigan, and his daughter’s sister, Leila Lopez of Norwich whom he treated like his own daughter. He also leaves behind his beloved cat “Zayn” and his 5 grand-dogs-Romeo, Shep, Rooster, Denver and Ransom.
Family and Friends may visit Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich, CT., on Saturday, May 25th at from 4pm to 8pm.
Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for Joseph’s family.
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