Joseph George Adiletta
1920 – 2012
Thompson – Dr. Joseph George Adiletta, 91, of Vernon Lane, died Thursday, June 28, 2012 at home surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband for over 64 years of Claire (Fischer) Adiletta. Born in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Giovanni and Rosina (Buffardi) Adiletta.
Dr. Adiletta was a doctoral graduate of the New York University School of Engineering. Dr. Adiletta worked for Pall Corporation for 50 years as the President of Pallflex Products Company and as Senior Vice President and Senior Director of Media Development for Pall. He was a prolific inventor with numerous patents awarded for his creations. Dr. Adiletta served his country in Army Engineering during World War II. He was very active in his community, having served, amongst other organizations, on the Thompson Sewer Authority, as Chairman during the design, construction and operation of the new facility; the Thompson School Building Advisory Committee; the Day Kimball Hospital Board of Directors; the Putnam Redevelopment Agency; the Regional Planning Committee for Quinebaug Valley Community College; the Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop 19 in Riverside, CT and Troop 66 and Explorer Post in Thompson; the Thompson Village Improvement Society; and Putnam Bank as Director. He was a former member of the Putnam Rotary Club and current member of the Thompson Lions Club. Dr. Adiletta was an avid reader, book collector, tennis player, ballroom dancer, aspiring golfer and generous benefactor to many organizations.
In addition to his wife, Dr. Adiletta is survived by sons, John Adiletta (Barbara) of Bernardsville, NJ; William Adiletta (Susan) of Cranbury, NJ; Joseph Adiletta (Dawn) of East Woodstock, CT; Mark Adiletta ( Debra) of Fairport, NY; Matthew (Karen) Adiletta of Bolton, MA; his daughter Patricia Brigman (Jeffry) of Elm Grove, WI; his sisters Mary Blasio of Boca Raton, FL and Rose Burns of Fort Worth, FL; nineteen grandchildren: Joseph (Erin) Adiletta of Cambridge, MA; Julie Adiletta (Dave) Boyle of Severna Park, MD; Christopher (Joy) Adiletta of Bothell, WA; Anthony (Lauren) Adiletta of Ewing, NJ; Dan (Laura) Adiletta of Thompson, CT; April Adiletta of Cranbury, NJ; Jeffrey (Samantha) Adiletta of Kingspoint, GA; Garrett Brigman and Logan Brigman of Milwaukee, WI; Cara Brigman of Elm Grove, WI; Blake Brigman of Milwaukee, WI; Elyise Brigman of Elm Grove, WI; Christopher Adiletta, of Omaha, Neb; Nichole Adiletta, of Albany, NY; Mark Adiletta of Syracuse, NY; Matthew, Andrew, Jack Thomas and Kathryn May Adiletta of Bolton, MA; and four great-grandchildren: Lincoln, Casey, Amelia and Jasper; and over 40 beloved nieces and nephews.
Dr. Adiletta was pre-deceased by his brother Alfonso and sisters Helen, Carol, Phyllis and Jane.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Dr. Adiletta’s family from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Friday, July 6, 2012 in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church Street, Putnam. A gathering of friends and family will begin at 10:00am on Saturday, July 7, 2012 in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00pm in St. Joseph Church, 18 Main Street, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255. Burial will follow in Putnam Heights Cemetery, Putnam. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph Church or Marianapolis Preparatory School, 26 Chase Road, Thompson CT. 06277 or Hospice of N.E.C.T, P.O. Box 632, Putnam, CT 06260, at www.daykimball.org
For a memorial guestbook, visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
John Mahon
Mrs. Adiletta and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy during this difficult time. Dr. Adiletta was a remarkable man. I had the honor and pleasure to work for him thirty years ago at Pallflex Products. He will be missed greatly by all.
God Bless,
John
John and Judi Lachance
We are sadden with the passing of Joe. He has been a great neighbor and friend for the 33 yrs. We will miss his smile when he greets you and his passion for family….May God Bless HIm on his journey to Heaven.
John and Judi Lachance
We are sadden with the passing of Joe. He has been a great neighbor and friend for the pass 33 yrs. We will miss his smile when he greets you and his passion for family….May God Bless HIm on his journey to Heaven.
Cindy & Steve Moore
All,
Mr. Adiletta is going to be greatly missed-he was an amazing person and so well loved by all. We are thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Love from
Cindy, Steve, & Ali
Louise Gould
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Dr. Adiletta was a wonderful mentor. I’m sorry that I never got to tell him how grateful I was for his belief in me, and the chances that he gave me to better my future. He made a positive difference in my life and I intend to always pay it forward.
Sam Stilwell
As we go through life, we meet a handful of people who teach us and mentor us and make such an impression that they help mold who we are. I am pleased to say that, for me, Joe Adiletta was one of those few people, and he will be missed. I am a better person and engineer for having known him.
Gil and Mindy Wolrich
Karen, Matt, and family-
We are sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Gwyneth Tillen
Ron and I send our sympathy to the Adiletta family.Joe will be missed very much, he was such a civic minded person and consequently leaves a void . He was a valuable member of many committees , Joe certainly made his mark.Thank you