Joseph Stuart Schietinger, age 100 of Georgetown, KY, previously of Stratford and husband of the late Evelyn Newstrom Schietinger passed away on June 25, 2016 at home in Georgetown. Born in Bridgeport he was the son of the late William and Caroline Skaatz Schietinger. Joseph proudly served in the US Army during WWII where he was a recipient of a Purple Heart. He was the retired owner of Schietinger's Motorcycle Agency, a 64 year old family business in Bridgeport which closed in 1981 upon his retirement. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, America St John AF& AM, the Pyramid Schriners, V.F.W. Post 7788 in Milford, the American Motorcycle Association and was a Honoree of the Stratford Antique Center. Survivors include 2 nieces and several cousins. Friends are invited to attend funeral services on Thursday June 30, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Dennis & D'Arcy – Abriola & Kelemen Funeral Home, 2611 Main St. Stratford, CT with Rev. Ed Rawls, officiating. Burial will follow in Park Cemetery, Bridgeport. Visiting hours will take place in the funeral home on Wednesday June 29 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory can be made to Hospice of the Bluegrass, 1317 US Highway 62 East, Cynthiana, KY 41031
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