Joseph F. Granato

Joseph F. Granato, 91 of Manchester, beloved husband of the late Anna (Lassiter) Granato and father of the late Frank J. Granato passed away peacefully with his family at his side Monday, August 17, 2015. Joseph was born March 27, 1924 in Hartford, son of the late Frank J. and Raffaela (Copola) Granato and resided in Manchester for 55 years. He graduated from Buckeley High School Class of 1941. He was a communicant of St. Bridget Church and actively involved in the building of St. Bridget School. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Petty Officer during WW II aboard the USS Hamul (Destroyer Tender) in the Atlantic and forward areas of the Pacific at Saipan Mariana Isles, Caroline Isles (Ulithi), Phillipine Sea, Keramo Retto, Ryukus Isles, and Okinawa where he was the recipient of the Bronze Battle Star, along with ribbons of the Victory Medal, Atlantic Medal, Pacific Medal (Bronze Star), Good Conduct Medal. He enjoyed UCONN basketball teams and played golf in the Senior Leagues at Manchester Country Club and Vernon/Rockville League at Twin Hills, Coventry. Mr. Granato is survived by his loving family, a son, Michael D. Granato and his wife, Maureen of Lebanon, two daughters, Mary Rae Granato of Manchester, Cynthia Hoch and her husband, Greg of Gardnerville, NV, Lori Granato of Hebron, three grandchildren Michael Granato, Victoria Hoch, Samantha Hoch, two sisters, Florence Miele of Manchester, Rosalie Tatasciore of Pinellas Park, FL, a sister-in-law, Noreen Granato of Wethersfield, many nieces and nephews and their families, a very special Goddaughter, Samantha Gonzales, and Michelle and Jay Gonzales. Besides his parents, wife and son, Joseph was predeceased by a brother, Alfred Granato and two brothers-in-law, Urban Tatasciore and Sam Miele. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at 10:30 am at St. Bridget Church 80 Main Street Manchester. Private burial with military honors will be in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Family and friends are invited to attend memorial calling hours Monday, August 24, 2015 from 4 pm - 6:30 pm at Holmes Funeral Home 400 Main St. Manchester. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to, St. Bridget Church 80 Main St. Manchester, CT 06040 or American Diabetes Assoc. CT/Western MA Office P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria, VA 22312. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com

Visitation DetailsMonday, August 24th, 2015 4:00pm - 6:30pmService DetailsTuesday, August 25th, 2015 10:30am, St. Bridget Church
Interment DetailsMt. St. Benedict Cemetery