Obituary: Joseph Patrick 'Joe Boy' Spezzano II of North Branford

Obituary courtesy of W. S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home:

Joseph Patrick Spezzano II (Joe Boy) of North Branford passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 3, 2022, with his children by his side.

Joe was born April 14, 1950, in New Haven. Son of the late Joseph Patrick & Nancy Ghiroli Spezzano. Husband to Katherine Heltke Spezzano. Joe is survived by his children, Joseph Patrick Spezzano III of North Branford, Mandie Lynn Spezzano(Michael D’Angelo) of Guilford, Robert “Luke” Cowland of TN, & Katherine Cifarelli of FL. Joe was an amazing father who would do anything for his family. His grandsons Michael & Gabriel “my two boys” were the pride & joy of his life. He also leaves behind his two granddaughters Bobbi-Jean & Kallie – Jo. Joe adored his grandchildren. Joe Boy was the beloved brother of Carol Mazzone (Tom Cameron) of North Branford & uncle to Becky Ryalls (Jeff) & Josh Mazzone(Amanda). Amongst his many family & friends, Joe will truly be missed by Diane Massimino, his best friend.

Joe Boy was the owner & operator of Riverside Dairy Farm, a third-generation farm in North Branford dating back to the early 1900’s. Joe Boy took pride in spending time with his family. When Joe Boy was not hard at work on the farm, you could often find him sitting in his yard telling stories and making people laugh. We will all miss seeing Joe Boy driving through town with his shades on, cell phone to his ear and arm out the window, or at his daily breakfast spot, Poppy’s Restaurant.

Joe spent the final years of his life running his business with his son Joey and his companion Jackie Pacelli, and watching his grandsons grow up. He will forever be remembered as a North Branford legend who was always willing to help anyone at any time.

Visiting hours will be Tuesday, Feb. 8 at W.S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 244 North Main St Branford from 4 to 8 PM. Family and friends are invited to go directly to St. Ambrose(Augustine) Parish, 30 Caputo Rd., North Branford on Wednesday morning, Feb. 9 at 10 AM to attend a Mass of Christian burial and are also invited to attend the committal service immediately following in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

A truck and tractor funeral procession will route through North Branford following the Mass to honor Joe.