Joseph W. Hevesy

Joseph was born on August 19, 1945 in Derby, CT. He was the son of the late Joseph and Rose Kafargo Hevesy. He was a graduate of Ansonia High School and the University of Connecticut. He and Mary Jean married in 1968 and settled in Madison in 1977, where they raised four sons.

Joseph was a respectable Comptroller and worked for Mastro Investments and JLA for 35 years. With his attention to detail, he built a doll house that was passed on to his first granddaughter, and then spent many years crafting an intricate world of model trains. Joe was a Maine enthusiast, spending special moments during his semi-retirement in quaint towns and artisan restaurants with Mary Jean.

Also known as Coach Hevesy, Joe was a decorated little league coach, celebrating several Red Sox championships in Madison Little League; as well as a revered youth football coach. One former player of his is quoted saying he was a “true legend and town fixture.” Joe was also an avid supporter of Daniel Hand High School athletics, watching his four sons play football, basketball, and baseball as Tigers. Joe then enjoyed watching his grandchildren engage in a variety of sports all across the U.S. including: football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, softball, gymnastics, swimming & diving, and lacrosse.

Besides his wife Mary Jean, Joe is survived by his sister Cheryl and her husband Mike of Wallingford, CT; and his four loving sons: Christopher and his wife Carol of New Canaan, CT; John and his wife Kelli of Eatonton, GA; Scott and his wife Jennine of Los Angeles, CA; and Timothy and his wife Lisa of Scottsdale, AZ.

Joseph is also survived by 13 grandchildren: Caitlin, 24, William, 21, Jack, 20, Taylor, 19, Marcus, 19, Madison, 17, Jacinda, 17, Bryce, 16, Connor, 15, Sydney, 14, Lucas, 12, Kayla, 11, Quinn, 8.

Calling hours for Joseph will be held Monday, February 13, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT. A Mass of Christian burial will occur Tuesday, February 14, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Margaret Church, Academy St, Madison, CT. A burial will occur Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 12:15 PM at West Cemetery, Madison, CT.

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In lieu of flowers, the Hevesy family asks donations to be made in Joseph memory to: The Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org