Obituary: Joseph Albert Negri, 90, Lifelong Danbury Resident

May 5, 1926 - April 21, 2017Joseph Albert Negri, eldest son of Bertha Moeller and Patrick Negri, Sr., passed away peacefully in the evening hours at Danbury Hospital on Friday, April 21, 2017. "Joe," as he was known colloquially by his friends and family, was a life-long resident of Danbury, Connecticut. In his late teens, he served his country in the United States Navy as a gunner's mate in World War II aboard the USS 264, a vessel that saw action in the Pacific Theater and supported the marine landing at Iwo Jima. He was later called back to active duty in the Naval Reserve during the Korean War as a munitions expert and arms trainer in San Diego. Joe often shared stories of his war-time experiences and was supremely proud of his military service, for which he received several local- and state level commendations.

Following his military service, he worked for a number of years at Bard-Parker, and then as a laborer and heavy equipment operator for Bedini of Ridgefield, Connecticut, before his tenure as caretaker and groundskeeper on the estates of Robert Tuccio, Sr., and later, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bossidy. In addition to his wife Dale Negri,

Joe is survived by a stepson, Lenny Bennett; brothers David Negri, Sr. and Robert Negri, Sr.; sister-in-law, Barbara Negri; son-in-law Edward Carvalho, Sr. and his wife Joyce Carvalho; two grandchildren, Dr. Edward Carvalho and Nicole Hottes (and her husband Carl Hottes); great grandchildren Hayley, Savannah, and Jonathan; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his first wife, Gertrude A. Negri, his daughter, Diane M. Carvalho, his parents, Patrick Negri, Sr. and Bertha Moeller; his brother, Patrick Negri, Jr., and sister Ellie. Joe was a generous and compassionate human being, a devoted husband, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, a good neighbor,and a faithful friend.

Never one to speak ill of others, he provided comfort to many with his kindness and his assistance. He will be remembered as a man who always offered his support, unselfishly, to those who needed his help. The family of Joseph A. Negri would like to express their sincere gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tuccio and Mr. and Mrs.. Larry Bossidy for their care and generosity over these many years. Joe truly loved working for the Tuccios and the Bossidys, in large part because they embraced him not as an employee, but as a member of their family.

Family and friends are encouraged to call to the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main Street Danbury, CT on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 for visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Green Funeral Home at 10:00 am, with burial to take place immediately following services at Wooster Cemetery, Danbury, CT. In lieu of flowers the family asks for any and all donations to be made to the Wounded Warriors foundation or the St. Jude's Children Hospital. For online condolences please visit www.thegreeenfuneralhome.com

Obituary and photo courtesy of the Green Funeral Home.