Joseph Paciga's Obituary
Joseph Paciga, 92, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at home. He was born in Garfield, NJ, son of the late William and Katherine (Pavlic) Paciga. He worked on the heating systems at UCONN, and served our country in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a loving husband and father who enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he shared his generations of stories with, so as to pass on a piece of him. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Ruth (Scism) Paciga; three children and their spouses, Robert Paciga and his wife Nancy, Victor Paciga and his wife Marilyn, and Gail Martucci and her husband Joseph; eight grandchildren, Julie Giardi and her husband James, Joe Martucci, Jr. and his wife Andrea, Scott Paciga and his wife Andrea, Dorrie Lowenberg and her husband Kenneth, Kari Paciga, Leila Paciga, Joe Paciga and Edwin Paciga and his wife Misu; several great grandchildren; a sister, Helen Hopko; a brother, Emil Paciga and his wife Pauline; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial with military honors in Stafford Springs Cemetery will be private. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. For online condolences or directions, please visit: www.introvignefuneralhome.com
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