Joseph Anthony Camarra, age 84, of Newtown, formerly of Stratford passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning May 19, 2023.  Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of the late Samuel and Anna Susi Camarra. Joseph graduated from Bullard-Havens technical school, was a carpenter, and a member of Carpenter's Union Local 210.  He also served in the US Marine Corps Reserve.

Joe was a loving father who was always there when needed and would never say no to any favor or request.  He was able to fix anything. He will be remembered for his youthful sense of humor and witty jokes.  He was a hard working, kind hearted person who had a love for animals.

Some of his favorite pastimes included attending and watching NASCAR races, fishing, and watching old western and classic horror movies.

Joe is survived by a son Joseph J. Camarra and his partner Michele Nangle; a daughter Michelle Savoie and her husband Daniel; a sister Mary Carrano; 5 grandchildren, Rebecca Brown, Jocelyn Camarra, Melissa Davila, Rachel Camarra, and Devon Savoie; 4 great grandchildren, Joseph Brown, Emma Ogalin, Ayla Ogalin, and Matthew Brown; and several nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by his beloved dog, Angel.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday May 25, 2023 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main St. Stratford.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday May 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mark's Church, 500 Wigwam Lane, Stratford. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Trumbull.

In Lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: Stratford Animal Rescue Society at www.stratfordanimalrescue.org.

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