Mr. Joseph Thomas DeSalvo Sr.

May 14, 1941 - February 11, 2020

Conway… Joseph Thomas DeSalvo, Sr., age 78, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at his residence. Born May 14, 1941 in Stamford, CT, he was the son of the late Andrew DeSalvo and Anne Elizabeth Ingrao DeSalvo. Mr. DeSalvo served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and playing slots on the computer. He also enjoyed swimming with his granddaughter, Kyra, during the summer and was an avid supporter of St. Jude Children's Hospital. Mr. DeSalvo worked for over 40 years at Fag Bearings Corporation in Danbury, CT. He was a great provider and loved his family very much. Along with his parents, Mr. DeSalvo was predeceased by his wife of 46 years, Diann DeSalvo and a brother, Gary DeSalvo. Surviving are two sons, Joseph DeSalvo (Wendy) and Randy DeSalvo (Rachel); one daughter, Laura Chandler (Ed); four grandchildren, Kyra Chandler, Mariah Oviatt, Brandon Oviatt, and Tucker Corbett; a sister, Rosalie Brancaccio; and a brother, Andrew DeSalvo. Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at 12:00 PM Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Hillcrest Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 10:45-11:45 AM prior to the service at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please sign the online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements.