Joseph C. D'Autorio

Joseph C. D'Autorio, 89, of Sarasota, peacefully passed away on November 26, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 21, 1934, in New Jersey to Louis and Anna D'Autorio. Joseph, fondly known as "Joe" by his friends and family, will be remembered as a man of integrity and a great sense of humor. Throughout his life, Joe exemplified the values of his Catholic faith, always prioritizing the needs of others and lending a helping hand. He embraced everyone he met as a friend and provided unwavering support to his beloved friends and family. Above all, Joe centered his life around his family, especially his devoted wife of 65 years, Dorothy. Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army for eight years before embarking on a successful career with American Can Company. Balancing work and education, he attended night school at Seton Hall University and obtained his bachelor's degree in Business Management. His thirty-year career culminated with his role as a Vice President at Primerica Financial Services. Following retirement, Joe served on the Board of Directors at Spencer Savings Bank for nearly five years before relocating from Connecticut to Sarasota, Florida. He also dedicated over twenty years serving on the House of the Sun Condominium Board of Directors. In his leisure time, Joe was often found coaching his sons in basketball, hockey, football, and baseball, leaving a lasting impact on their lives. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame and the Giants and could always be found supporting his favorite teams. Joe possessed a remarkable talent for painting and created countless works of art, which he lovingly shared with his family. He also delighted in taking road trips along the coast to visit his siblings in New Jersey. Joseph is survived by his cherished wife, Dorothy, and their loving children: Dorothy (Bruce), Joseph (Debbie), Patty (Donald), Kenneth (Jessica), Michael (Kate), Anna (Bill), and Christopher (Laurie Anne). He will be deeply missed by his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, totaling over twenty-five beloved individuals. Joseph is also survived by his sister, Nancy Forgione (Herk). He is preceded in death by his siblings Vincent, Claire, Salvatore, Josephine, Edward, August, Lena, and Louis, as well as his parents, Anna and Louis. A service to honor Joseph's remarkable life will be held on December 2nd at 1:00 pm at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota. A second memorial mass will be held in Connecticut at a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in memory of Joseph's compassionate nature and his dedication to supporting those in need.

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Joseph C. D'Autorio

March 21, 1934 - November 26, 2023