Joseph F. Braca, 82, of Shelton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, at St. Vincent's Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 58 years of Annette (Paola) Braca. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of John A. Braca, Sr. and Mary (D'Amore) Braca. Survivors include three children, Stephanie Mulreed and husband, Jeffrey, Christopher Braca and Sara Braca; a brother, John Braca, Jr. (Patricia); and two cherished grandsons, Kevin and William Mulreed.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 12, at 11:00 a.m., directly in St. Lawrence Church, 505 Shelton Ave., Shelton. Entombment will follow in the St. Monica Mausoleum at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull. Friends may greet the family on Sunday, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Shriner's Hospital for Children, or the National Parkinson Foundation. To view the complete obituary and leave online condolences, please visit www.abriola.com .
Dennis H. Watkins
Joe was a good friend of mine at Central. He was a friendly and gentle person, a real class act. His lovely wife is a
Saint who took such great care of him. What a wonderful couple. I am so saddened by his passing. My love and condolences to his family. Den
Milton Levine (Levine)
Sad that Joe had been ill so long, but he was blessed with an angel of a wife and special family. It was so nice talking to him and remembering our days at Central at our reunions. See you later on the trail, Joe; God Bless. Milt Levine
Priscilla A. Ritchie (Virelli)
A gentle soul has left us. I enjoyed knowing him during our years at Central and then working with him to plan several of our CHS class reunions. I hope that he is painfree and resting in peace.
Sharon N. Smethurst (Schwab)
I had the pleasure of working with Joe on our class reunions. He was a very kind gentleman and am thankful I had the opportunity to know him. He was blessed to have Annette to care for him in their home during his difficult years. My sincere condolences to Annette and their children during this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Joe. You will be missed.
Henry Rotzal
I met Joe woring on the reunion committe, he was a hard worker taking care of the financials. Annette you are an angel for all you dd or Joe. Our thought and prayers are with you.
Hank & Helna Rotzal
Nancy Pavone (Ryan)
Our sincere condolences to Annette and to Joe's family. He was a good man who battled Parkinson's for several years, and he is at last at rest.
Annette, may you find peace knowing that, and all you did for him over these last years. Sending love and our deepest sympathy.
Nancy and Terry Ryan