Joseph M. Scotto

Joseph Scotto ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by North Haven Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 17, 2026.Joseph "Joe" M. Scotto, 67, formerly of Ansonia, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief but brave battle with cancer.Born in Brooklyn, New York, on March 4, 1959, he was the son of the late Anthony and Josephine (Alessi) Scotto. He built a career he was deeply proud of and was known for his strong work ethic and dedication throughout his life.He was the proud father of Daniel (Courtney) Scotto and Jaclyn (Michael) Dadio, and the grandfather of five: Nolan, Greyson, and Hudson Scotto, and Michael Jr. and Avery Dadio. He is also survived by his brother, Anthony Scotto (Ann) of Boston, and two very special cousins, Carol-Ann Kinane and Gina Carro, among many others.A lifelong lover of New York sports and baseball, the game was never far from his heart. Still to this day, you could find an umpire clicker in his truck-a small but fitting symbol of his love for the game.Sundays were meant for family dinners filled with good food and wine. In the warmer months, he could often be found tending to his garden, carefully growing tomatoes and proudly jarring his homemade tomato sauce to share with family and friends.The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and caregivers who provided compassionate care during his illness.The visiting hours will be held at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 27th at 11:00 am in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society by visiting www.cancer.orgTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.