Obituary: ​Joseph T. Provenzano, 85, formerly of Naugatuck

Obituary courtesy of Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home

Joseph T. Provenzano

May 9, 1937 - September 28, 2022 U.S. VETERAN

SOUTHBURY, CT

Joseph T. Provenzano
“Beloved father, grandfather & brother”

Joseph T. Provenzano, 85, formerly of Naugatuck, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late Gloria Marie (Circosta) Provenzano who passed away in 2002.

Joseph was born in Astoria, New York on May 9, 1937, the son of the late Thomas and Mildred (Cocito) Provenzano. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. Joseph played for the Brooklyn Dodgers farm team and had an invitation to play baseball for the New York Yankees farm team, however he made the decision to attend college rather than pursue a career in sports. Joseph received his B.A. degree in computer science from Adelphi University in Garden City, NY and a Master’s Degree in Physics from Pace University. He was the Assistant Vice President for Bristol Babcock Incorporated in Waterbury for many years until his retirement, and was the owner/operator of KPRO Engineering LLC in both Naugatuck and Southbury. Joseph enjoyed watching the UConn Men and Women’s basketball games and was an avid N.Y. Yankees fan, but loved the time he spent with his family and grandchildren. He was the director of the (ISA) International Society of Automation, Automatic Control Systems Division and a member of the Naugatuck Lodge of Elks # 967.

Joseph leaves his children, Thomas V. Provenzano and his wife, Jayne, of Southbury with whom Joseph made his home, and Lisa Varrone and her husband, John, of Woodbury, his loving grandchildren, Joseph Michael Provenzano, Madeline Gloria Provenzano and Lucas Varrone. He also leaves Samantha Rodriguez and her husband, Jason, and their 4-year-old daughter, Harper, as well as Gabrielle Spalvieri. Joseph also leaves his sister, Mary Ann Marino and her husband, Patrick, of Oceanside, NY. and his niece, Lynda Nislow and her husband, Adam, of Massapequa, NY and their children, Sophia and Zachary Nislow, also the wife and children of his predeceased nephew, Kenneth J. Marino FDNY Rescue 1 who passed away on 09/11/2001, Katrina Marino and their children, Kristin and Tyler Marino. Joseph also leaves behind his devoted companion of ten years, Sharon Butler.

Arrangements: Funeral will be held Monday, October 3, 2022, 9:00 a.m. from Chase Parkway Memorial/The Albini Family Funeral Home, 430 Chase Parkway, Waterbury to the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow with full military honors at St. James Cemetery in Naugatuck. Calling hours for Joseph will be held Sunday, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.