Joseph Emil Brunetto's Obituary
Obituary Of Mr. Joseph E. Brunetto
Mr. Joseph Emil Brunetto of Millsboro, DE and formerly of Bergen County, NJ, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022, with his family by his side. He was 56 years old.
Joe was born in Yonkers, NY on May 11, 1965, to the late Robert Sr. and Patricia Kusala Brunetto. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by a nephew Kurtis.
He worked as a plant manager in his family's textile business. Joe enjoyed football, skiing, camping, boating, gardening, painting, tiling, woodworking and was an all-around great handyman. Above all he loved spending time with his family. Joe was a strong, selfless, and devoted husband and father who never complained and loved unconditionally. He will be dearly missed.
Joe is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Robyn Kolnsberg Brunetto of Millsboro, DE; one son, Joseph Robert Brunetto also of Millsboro, DE; one brother Robert Brunetto, Jr. of Glen Gardner, NJ as well as two sisters Leighann Giacalone and her husband Paul of Dumont, NJ and Kristi Troisi (Craig Wiltshire) of Lincoln Park, NJ. He also leaves behind five nieces; Elizabeth, Galiya, Jessica, Jacqueline, and Jenna as well as five nephews; Cory, Robert Joey, Thomas, Jimmy. Also surviving are great nieces, great nephews, extended family, and. friends.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM for viewing and visitation.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Wicomico Humane Society, 5130 Citation Dr., Salisbury, MD 21804.
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