Joseph J. Consolini

Joseph Jeremiah Consolini, 87, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield on October 11, 1932, he was the son of the late John & Fortuna (Santaniello) Consolini, Sr.

Joe was a star athlete on the Technical High School Basketball Team.  After high school, he went on to a nearly 50-year career at Smith & Wesson. He enjoyed golf, candlepin bowling, horse racing and Jai Alai. He was known as, “Papa Joe” to his grandchildren. He loved spending time with his family and looked forward to Wendy’s Fridays and Bernie’s Saturdays.

Joe will be dearly missed by his son, Stephen Consolini & wife Janet; daughters, Lisa Robinson & husband Jim, and Joann Consolini; brothers, John Consolini, Jr. & wife Fran, and Bernie Consolini; sister, Margaret O’Day & husband Tom; grandchildren, Scott, Kristie, Samantha, Victoria & Dante, and a great-grandson. He was predeceased by his sister Pauline (Consolini) Donnelly.

Joseph was laid to rest, in a private Christian burial, at St. Michael’s Cemetery.

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