Joseph Salvatore Colletti

Joseph S. Colletti, age 64, passed away October 4, 2023. He was born in Queens, New York to Jennie and Joseph Colletti Sr. on February 17, 1959. He grew up in Rosedale, Queens, New York until he moved to New Bedford, and then, Assonet, Massachusetts.

Joseph was a graduate of Springfield Gardens High School and the New York Culinary School. Joe was an honored chef at Colletti’s Restaurant, The Tides, Fay’s, Cerullis, Ocean Spray, and Tabor Academy. He was a Salesman for Sid Wainer, and Food Service Manager at Crystal Springs. His joy was music, demonstrated as lead singer of his rock band.

Adoring father to his “Doggie Daughter” Sammy.

Beloved brother of Diane and John Colletti Sr., Lorraine Colletti Messina and predeceased, Leon Messina.

Proud uncle of Theresa and Laura Colletti, Ann Marie and John Colletti Jr., Nicholas Colletti, Gina and Christopher de Lhery, Matthew Messina and fiancé Rebecca Butz.

Granduncle of Ava, Katherine, and Isabella Colletti, and Finlea de Lhery.

Also survived by a large group of loving cousins and friends.

Joe was a constant joy to be around. He filled our stomachs with delicious meals, our minds with laughter, and our hearts with love. His caring ways and funny wit lit up the room. He brought a smile to all.

A kind, gentle man, Joseph Colletti, will truly be missed and remembered fondly by all who knew him.

His visitation will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 11:00AM – 1:00PM, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:30AM in the WARING-SULLIVAN HOME AT DARTMOUTH, 230 Russell’s Mills RD., So. Dartmouth, MA 02748.

For online tributes, visit www.waring-sullivan.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Humane Society & Shelter, South Coast. 31 Ventura Drive, Dartmouth, MA 02747 www.hsssc.org