S. Joseph DiTunno, of East Longmeadow, MA and formerly of Wethersfield, beloved husband for 55 years of Evelyn (Confalone) DiTunno, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019. Born in Hartford on May 25, 1925, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pallotti) DiTunno. He graduated from Buckley High School in 1943 and served proudly in the U.S. Army Air Corps, during WWII. He was
a dedicated employee of the U.S. Postal Service for 40 years. Sylvester was a longtime member of UNICO. He was known to his family and friends as Sonny, Moe, Buddy, Sylvie, Joe, Dad, Mr. D., Pop, Poppa and finally Big Poppa. Always one to love being outside, he enjoyed walking around his neighborhood on Wells Road and always tended to a large garden he kept in the backyard. As his grandchildren got older he
enjoyed spending time at dance competitions, sporting events, school programs and high school graduations. More than anything he provided guidance and his “opinions” to all that would listen. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be forever missed by his devoted wife
Evelyn; two children, Joseph DiTunno and wife Diana of Southington and Laura DiTunno Donovan and husband Michael of East Longmeadow; five adored grandchildren, Tyler DiTunno, Courtney Rusiecki, Cailin Donovan, Madison Donovan and Griffin Donovan and one cherished great-grandson, Logan Sullivan. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Marie Vasington, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was predeceased by his beloved granddaughter, Brianna Donovan; his brother, Daniel DiTunno and his sister, Alexandria Gallucci. The family would like to thank Mercy Life and especially the staff at Wingate of Hampden for taking such loving care of him during the last months of his life.
Services will be private. Donations in Sylvester’s memory may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 200 Executive Boulevard, S #4B, Southington, CT 06489. To share a memory of Sylvester with his family, please visit www.desopofuneralchapel.com .
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