Joseph R. Zichichi

Joseph R. Zichichi, 71, of Guilford passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 surrounded by his family at CT Hospice in Branford. He was the beloved husband of Marianna (Gargano) Zichichi. Joe was born in New Haven on August 22, 1945 to the late Nicholas and Lorraine (Hartman) Zichichi. Joe was a U.S. veteran who served in the Army with the 138th Aviation Company, over two tours in Vietnam. After the war, Joe worked for S.N.E.T. for more than 25 years. He retired after 16 years from the Connecticut State Police, where he worked as a Safety and Weight Inspector. Joe was also a member of the New Haven Sportsmen Club in North Guilford. He was a true car fanatic, loving all cars, especially his 1967 Mustang, which he was restoring. Joe could be found on all holidays serving food to the veterans at the Veterans Affairs Hospital. Joe’s mission in life was to help people, no matter what. He was there to help family, friends or a veteran. The community has lost a good friend. Joe is survived by his sister Lynnette (Jack) Feibel of Deerfield, NH, and many cousins including Joseph P. Zichichi of Northford, CT. He is also survived by his two nephews and a niece: Michael Zichichi of Maryland, and Christopher Feibel of Salem, NH, and his niece, goddaughter Kelly Fox of Windham, NH, Joe had three great-nieces he leaves behind. As well as his great friends William Schaefer and Robert Schmidt. He was predeceased by his brother, Nicholas Zichichi. Joe’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Smilow Cancer Center in Guilford and the staff of Connecticut Hospice in Branford. Family and friends may visit the Keenan Funeral Home, 330 Notch Hill Road in North Branford on Sunday, April 9, from 4-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday April 10 at 10am at St. George Church. Everyone is asked to meet at the church, 33 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT. Burial will be at St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.

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