Obituaries
Obituary: Joseph Aloysius Weber, 90, of West Haven
Joe, a proud patriot and Air Force veteran, served many years as a teacher in the New Haven area and was heavily involved in the community.
WEST HAVEN, CT - (From West Haven Funeral Home) Joseph Aloysius Weber, age 90, of West Haven passed away peacefully at the VA on July 30, 2021.
He was born in New Haven on May 30, 1931, to the late William A. and Catherine (McManus) Weber. For 69 years, he was the loving husband of Gloria Quarz Weber.
He is also survived by his sons James of Danbury, Michael (partner, Patrice) of West Haven, and John (Conchita) of Alexandria, VA, and his grandchildren Jenny and Joseph Weber.
Joe was predeceased by his daughter Linda Weber Zavatkay, daughter-in-law Patricia Weber, son-in-law Michael Zavatkay, as well as siblings John, William, George, Henry, Paul, Elizabeth, Catherine (Weber) Brinkley, and Mary (Weber) Atkins.
Joe was a proud patriot and US Air Force Veteran. Following his time in the Service, he worked for many years as a schoolteacher in the New Haven area. Over the decades, many of his former students reached out to tell him he had an impact on their lives.
Joe had a long involvement in community service through dedicated volunteerism. He was especially committed to any and all causes in support of US Veterans. One of his last projects was the public recognition of the three West Haven soldiers who died in the sinking of the HMT Rohna in WWII.
Joe was a Grand Marshall in the West Haven Memorial Day parade. He was the recipient of a Lifetime Community Service Award from the City of West Haven. Joe had a long affiliation with and worked tirelessly in the preservation of the Ward-Heitman House Museum, the oldest surviving structure in West Haven.
He helped plan and organize public outreach events and upkeep of the historic property, including annual Flag Day celebrations and the construction of a working blacksmith shop. He was a devoted parishioner of Saint Lawrence Church.
He cherished family, friends, and conversation.
The hours for visitation will be held on Monday from 4-7pm at the West Haven Funeral Home at the Green. His funeral procession will leave the funeral home on Tuesday morning at 9:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Lawrence Church at 10am. Interment with military honors will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in his name may be made to St. Lawrence Church and the West Haven Veterans Museum.
To leave an online condolence, please visit our website at www.westhavenfuneral.com.
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