Joe Verrillo

Joseph B. Verrillo, III, 64, of New Britain, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013, after a long illness.

Joe was predeceased by his parents Joseph Verrillo, II and Florence (Fedorovich) Verrillo, and brother

John J. Verrillo. Joe is survived by his beloved partner Carol Nicolucci; his brother Gary Verrillo and

fiancée Liz Hamisevich; and by many family members, godchildren, and devoted friends and music

colleagues.

Joe began playing saxophone at age 8. He was a professional musician and bandleader

for his entire life and a masterful jazz and pop saxophone and woodwind player. As leader of the band

he performed throughout the northeast region for countless social functions. Joe was a

respected musical instrument technician who passed his skills on to many apprentices. His repair

talents served thousands of students in CT, MA, and NY schools. Joseph studied business management

at Central Connecticut State University. His instrument rental and repair services were available first at

the Burritt Music Shop in New Britain and then at the Apple Music Company in Southington. He was a

the National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians, the National

the Hartford‐New Haven‐New Britain Federation of Musicians Local

400 and 440, and was affiliated with the National Educational Music Company, Ltd.

Calling hours are Friday, September 6, 4:00‐8:00 PM at the Burritt Hill Funeral Home, 332 Burritt Street,

Memorial Musical Tribute will be presented from 6:45 to 7:45 PM. Friends and family

will gather for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Saturday, September 7 at St. Maurice Church, 100

Wightman Road, New Britain. Joe will be laid to rest in St. Mary Cemetery, 1309 Stanley Street, New

Britain. To share your sorrow with Joe’s family, please visit us at www.burritthill.com.