Reverend Joseph John Saba

Reverend Joseph John Saba, Jr. passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at the age of 78. He was born on April 3, 1943 to Joseph, Sr., and Lucy (Gatto) Saba. He spent his life in service to God and his country. Educated locally, he graduated from St. Bonaventure University and Christ the King School of Theology. He was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest on May 9, 1970. He served the Diocese of Bridgeport at St. Mary, in Norwalk, and St. Paul, Convent of the Sacred Heart, and St. Mary’s High School, all in Greenwich, prior to entering the United Stated Army Chaplain Corps in 1977. In the Army, he served in South Korea, Germany, and various installations in the United States, until his honorable discharge on

June 30, 1995. Following his service, he returned to the Diocese, ministering at St. Peter and St. Andrew, both in Bridgeport. In 2000, he was appointed Pastor of St. Charles Borromeo, in Bridgeport, where he served until his retirement in 2009. He is survived by his sister, Kathleen, his nieces and nephew, and his dear friends, Jim and Sue DeCarlo. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Donna.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations can be made in his name to local food banks, such as Neighbor to Neighbor, in Greenwich.

Services will be private.