Joseph Lippia

Joe was born April 18, 1931 in New Britain, CT, the youngest child of the late Fred and Rose (DePoto) Lippia. Joe joined the Merchant Marines after high school graduation and sailed the world.

Upon his return to Connecticut, he attended UConn and shortly after, enlisted in the army where he met and married his wife, Sharon, of 54 years while stationed in Fort Sill, Oklahoma. After marrying and starting a family, Joe and Sharon returned to Southington, where they eventually had 5 children.

Joe founded a commercial restoration and roofing business that he owned and enjoyed running for several decades.

He appreciated the simple things in life, he had an abiding love of nature, boating, a soft spot for stray animals and enjoyed cooking and trying new recipes. For many years he and his wife, Sharon, spent a lot of time boating, frequently traveling with friends and family and regularly vacationing at Lake Winnipesaukee and vacationing in South Florida.

He was an avid reader, especially of current topics and politics and was a strong supporter of the Bill of Rights – especially the 1st and 2nd Amendments.

Joe is survived by his loving children, Marijane (Lippia) Angels of Southington, Steve Lippia and his wife, Lori (Smith-Andersen) of Las Vegas, Nev., Marc Lippia and his wife, Lynn (Whitten) of N. Stonington, Lisa (Lippia) Toczko and her husband, Brett of Burlington and Dean Lippia of Southington; his grandchildren of whom he was especially proud and adored, Taylor (Angels) O’Keefe and her husband, Rick of Southington, Ian Angels of Danbury, Mackenzie Angels of Berlin, Weston Lippia and his wife, Samantha of Las Vegas, Wyatt Toczko of Nashville and Brittany Toczko of Burlington; two precious great-granddaughters, Molly Ann and Avery Grace O’Keefe and two precious great-grandsons, Micah Thomas Angels and Peter Clark Lippia. Joe leaves a host of friends, especially Shirley Tschinkowitz and relatives who will dearly miss him including his brother-in-law, Melvin Scott; numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great and grand nieces and great and grand nephews. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Sharon, and his loving sister, Mary Jane Scott.

His gentle spirit, quick sense of humor, wisdom and affectionate nature will be forever missed by those who loved him. He was a loving caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a wonderful man who will be in our hearts forever and who left us with so many great memories.

A private graveside service was held Friday, March 5, at 1:30 at St. Thomas Cemetery, Southington. A memorial service and gathering will take place at a later date post COVID. The DellaVecchia Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

The Lippia Family would like to thank all the many professionals at Memorial Sloan Kettering whose dedication and loving care of our Dad conferred hope and the best possible care.

Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society/Relay for Life.