Jochino S. Urso, 97, of Rocky Hill and formerly Wethersfield, beloved husband for 67 years of the late Antoinette (Farinella) Urso, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2020. Born in Hartford on December 6, 1922, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Josephine (DiPaola) Urso. Jochino was a proud U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II, European Theater. In his later years, he shared his memories of the war and its hardships. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1990 after 23 years of service. Prior to that he worked for the Royal Typewriter Company for 20 years.
Jochino and his wife Antoinette grew up together and were inseparable. Jochino and Antoinette did some traveling, but what he enjoyed most was spending time with his family, especially with his grandson Michael, who he was so proud of. He also looked forward to the weekly “debates” that he and his son-in-law Stephen would engage in while enjoying a cup of coffee together. On nicer days he enjoyed puttering around his yard, always looking for something to keep him busy. He loved to help his wife in the kitchen and they enjoyed their walks together all over Wethersfield. Jochino always enjoyed reminiscing about growing up on Front Street in Hartford’s old East Side, he would share his stories with everyone he met.
A loving and devoted family man, Jochino will be forever missed by his daughter, Josephine Gorman and husband Stephen of Wethersfield and his adored grandson, Michael Gorman of Wethersfield. He is also survived by his brothers, Joe Urso of Wethersfield and Tom Urso of Newington. In addition to his beloved Antoinette and his parents, Jochino was predeceased by his brothers Jack Urso, Sebbie Urso and his sister Ninette Coppla. The family would like to thank the staff of the Atrium of Rocky Hill, where Jochino most recently resided, for their wonderful care and companionship. In addition, the family would like to thank the Seasons Hospice Team for the care and comfort they provided Jochino in his final days.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday (February 24) at 10 a.m. at Christ the King Parish (Corpus Christi Church), 601 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield. Everyone is asked to please go directly to the church. Burial with military honors will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford. The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday, (February 23) from 3-6 p.m. at the D’Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Donations in Jochino’s memory may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation, 56 Commerce Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611. To share a memory of Jochino with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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