Joseph Rosario Norrito, 96, of Groveland, FL passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at home under the care of Hospice. Joseph was born on September 20, 1919 in Farrell, PA, son of Rosario and Anna (nee Bilello) Norrito. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and after the war worked for and retired from Pan American Airlines as a mechanic. Joseph had lived in Florida for the past 36 years, previously living in New Hyde Park, NY. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Clermont.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Florence; daughters, Ann (Robert) Ruggiano, Teresa (Ronald) Ludack and Patricia (Barry) Flood all of Clermont; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
A Mass of the Resurrection will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will follow at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Visitation will be held from 6 to 9 PM Wednesday, April 13
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at the funeral home. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorials in Joseph's name to: Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778.
Becker Funeral Home, Clermont, FL, is serving the family.