Uchneat, Joseph R.

Joseph R. Uchneat, 70, of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2022. He was born in Syracuse, NY, son of the late Joseph M. and Jean (Ahern) Uchneat. Joe was a graduate of Eastern Connecticut State College, and received a Master's degree from Westfield State University in Education. Joe had recently retired after 23 years at HP Hood LLC as a key account manager. Joe spent many years enjoying his hobbies, which included, antique cars, boating, and fishing. He took much pride in his award winning 1963 Ford Thunderbird Convertible, which he showed annually at the VAE Car Show in Stowe, VT. Joe had a love for dogs, especially his giant Schnauzers. He was also an active member in the Italian Benefit Society. Joe is survived by his beloved

companion, Kathleen Destephano; three siblings, Barbara Pico and her husband Robert, James Uchneat and his wife Catherine Fleury, and Susan Buettner and her husband Jay; nieces and nephew, Katharine Pico, Christine Warren and her husband Dan, Erica Buettner

Patrao and her husband Carlo, Cayla Buettner, Sue Uchneat, and Max Uchneat; and great nieces, Camille and Rosalyn Warren. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. at Introvigne Funeral Home, Inc., 51 East Main St., Stafford Springs, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Mary Church, 42 Spring St., Windsor Locks, CT. Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Windsor Locks, CT. Memorial donations may be made to the Italian Benefit Society, 12 Club Rd., Stafford Springs, CT 06076. To leave a condolence online for the family, please visit:

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