Joseph Steven Anselmo Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joseph "Moey" Steven Anselmo, 54, of Clinton and formerly of Rocky Hill, passed away June 3, 2018. He was predeceased by his father Richard P. Anselmo Sr., and brother Richard P. Anselmo Jr. Joseph leaves behind his mother Nancy Davis, sisters, Suzanne Bartley and Christine Beasley, his daughters Sydney Anselmo, Zoe Anselmo, Toni Czarnota, and Amanda Broccoli, grandchildren Caden Scarvino and Bella Broccoli, and many beloved family and friends. Joseph was mostly passionate about his daughters. It was easy to see the love in his eyes and the smile on his face when they called him "Papa". Joseph loved to cook for his family and friends. He was a Master Plumber, running Anselmo Plumbing for 35 years and truly loved to work. He found peace and serenity on his boat fishing or putting on his scuba diving suit to explore God's world. He also loved to go hunting and spend time with nature. No matter where Joseph went the people he met would be sure to remember him as he touched them with humor and words that made meeting him unforgettable. Joseph was a dreamer, he never gave up on life and all it could offer. Despite his physical struggles in the past few years he looked at himself in the mirror every day and with a determined look on his face uttering the words I CAN DO THIS! Joseph was and will always be an inspiration to all of us about the notion of never ever giving up! He was a member of the Elks Club & St. Alexis Orthodox Church. Calling hours will be at the Rose Hill Funeral Home 580 Elm Street, Rocky Hill, CT on Friday June 8, 2018 from 5-7 PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10 AM. Burial will immediately follow in Rose Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please make a donation in Joseph's name to St. Alexis Orthodox Church 108 East Main St., Clinton, CT 06413.

Joseph Steven Anselmo

January 25, 1964 - June 3, 2018