Obituary of Joseph John Truppa

Killingly-Joseph John Truppa of “Joe’s Handyman Service”, 67, of Killingly formerly of Putnam died Sunday, January 24, 2016 at his home. He lost his old life to cancer and gained his new life in heaven. Beloved husband of Janet (Duquette) Truppa, they were married on May 8, 1971. He was born January 6, 1949 in Putnam, son of the late Carl and Mary (Corvo) Truppa. Joseph was a devout member of the Putnam Baptist Church and a member of the Brown Hats. He was self-employed for 34 years. His family and friends were the most important thing in his life. He loved spending time with his family especially taking his grandchildren on tractor rides. Joseph was a Yankee fan and loved music. His jovial, Christian outlook on life inspired many. He leaves his wife Janet of Killingy, two daughters; Jennifer (Truppa) Chambers of Killingly, Mary J. (Truppa) Kanz and her husband Christopher of Whitinsville, MA, siblings; Carmine and his wife Marie, Frances and her husband Joseph, Theresa Gendron, Rosz and her husband Doug and a sister-in-law Barbara Truppa, grandchildren; Kayleigh, Cameron and Anthony. He was predeceased by a brother Stephen Truppa. The Funeral will be Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Putnam Baptist Church, 170 Church Street, Putnam, CT. Burial will follow in Munyan Cemetery. Share a memory at www.smithandwalkerfh.com Arrangements by Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT.