Joseph N. Cerino
Joseph “Joe” N. Cerino, 82, of Port Charlotte, FL, formerly of Arcadia, FL, passed away on January 1st. He is survived by the love of his life, Barbara W. Cerino, his wife of 62 years. He was predeceased by his sons Anthony Cerino and Raymond Cerino; granddaughter Lisa Cerino; sister Lucille Ring; brother Anthony L. Cerino II; sister in-law Linda Tekin, brother-in-law John Vallillo; and Dave Craig, partner of Clare ( Jackie) Vallillo.
Joe was born December 5, 1939 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Anthony L. and Ann (Cassidy) Cerino. Joe was the owner of Gemma Superette in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Later he joined Stop and Shop as a Meat Cutter. He lived in Huntington, Connecticut for over 30 years and enjoyed playing sports in the backyard with his children; landscaping; and enjoying picnics with family and friends.
Joe retired to South Kingston, Rhode Island, eventually moving to Arcadia, Florida. While in Rhode Island he founded and supervised the Villager Bocci Club, shot pool, and played golf. In Arcadia he was active in the local golf league and pool club. In his later years he made friends and participated in the “Loud Crowd”, a support group for improving the speech of Parkinson’s patients. He enjoyed the beaches, especially Siesta Key. His favorite conversations were always about his grandchildren.
Joe is also survived by his son Joseph Cerino and wife Kathleen of Higganum,
Connecticut; his daughter Barbara Bermingham and husband Kevin of Richmond Virginia; daughter-in-law Maria Cerino of Stonington, Connecticut; grandchildren Joseph, Raymond, Meghan, Anthony, James, Lauren Cerino, Kristen, Holly, Kevin Bermingham; sisters Clare ( Jackie) Vallillo of Stratford, Connecticut, Anne Spoldi of Gladstone, New Jersey, Adelaide (Carey) Moran and husband James of Stonington, Connecticut; brotherin-law Raymond Tekin of Lanesboro, Massachusetts; sister-in-law Deborah Tyszka and husband Michael of Shelton, Connecticut; sisterin-law Maureen Cerino of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and many dear nieces and nephews.
Instead of a formal service Joe wanted a family picnic to celebrate his life. Joe loved a party, and it will be held this summer.
In remembrance of Joe, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, ALS Association Connecticut Chapter, or Michael J. Fox Foundation for Research.