John Joseph Marziale, 96, of Hartford, more recently of Rocky Hill and Newington, beloved husband of Concetta “Connie” (Emanuele) Marziale, passed peacefully on October 21, 2021, surrounded by his family.
John was born in Hartford on July 31, 1925, the son of the late Augustino and Adeline (Martocchio) Marziale. He was predeceased by his older brother, Dr. Nicholas Marzialo, whom he absolutely adored and missed every day of his life.
A member of the greatest generation and a World War II veteran, John proudly served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific Theater on the USS Buchanan. After the war, he returned home to Hartford and married the love of his life Connie, a marriage they cherished for more than 70 years.
John started as a meat cutter in a family-owned business on Front Street in Hartford. This led to a career in overseeing meat departments and representing his fellow workers in the union Local United Food Commercial Workers 371. In addition, he was a friendly face to the customers of Bliss Market where he worked part-time well into his 80s.
A proud Hartford Italian-American, John was the last surviving member of the Pallini Club, a club comprised of lifelong friendships begun as children growing up on the East Side. A sports enthusiast, John was an ardent Yankees, Patriots and UCONN Huskies fan. In his retirement, he became an avid golfer and was a familiar face and volunteer at Goodwin Park.
John’s greatest joy was being with his family. He was a devoted husband, proud father, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be remembered for his loyalty to family and friends, his work ethic, his knack with numbers and his fighting spirit.
From a childhood that was marked by the difficulties of the Great Depression and the early loss of his father, John devoted his life to his family, ensuring they were always protected, loved and never in want. He was a father figure to many and a dependable friend.
John (“Grandpa” to his grandchildren) was never happier than when surrounded by the people he loved most. He enjoyed summer family picnics and large family holiday gatherings, where he proudly offered everyone one of his homemade pizzelles. He loved being by the side of his wife, Connie, and enjoying many a great meal from his favorite eating venue, “Connie’s Kitchen”.
John marveled how his life turned from enduring so many early hardships, to ultimately ending up a blessed life, filled with love, happiness, success, and family.
In addition to his wife, John leaves his sons Lawrence “Larry” (Sharon) Marziale of Sarasota, FL, John Marziale of Rocky Hill, Nicholas Marziale of South Windsor, and daughters Jean (Peter) Barrett of Guilford and Carol (Jason) Dodge of South Glastonbury. He also leaves his cherished eleven grandchildren Michael Marziale, Christina (Dave Rosado) Marziale, Kate (Jeff) Metzger, Maggie (Jared) Lefaivre, Michael (Christina) Barrett, JP Barrett, Christopher Marziale, Jonathan Marziale, Taylor (Lindsey) Dodge, Ryan (Stacy) Dodge and Matthew Dodge and five great grandchildren with a sixth on his way.
He is predeceased by his grandchildren Peter Stath Marziale and Caroline Barrett.
His many nieces and nephews will forever miss their Uncle John.
Services will be private.
For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com.
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