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Joseph A. Apicella of Branford died June 1 at Artis Senior Living of Branford. He was the beloved husband of Mary Esposito Apicella. Joseph was born Sept. 24, 1920, son of the late Antonio and Anna Cirillo Apicella.

He was a World War II veteran of the US Army. He worked as a truck mechanic for Elmco in New Haven for 25 years until retiring in 1982. He was a proud member of Teamsters Local 443.

Besides his wife, Joseph is survived by his son Andrew Apicella (Michele Rose) of Orange; his daughter-in-law Rosalie Apicella of Branford; his grandchildren Melissa (David) Costanzo of Wallingford and Joseph A. (Lauren) Apicella II of Branford; and his great-grandchildren Tyler Anthony Costanzo and Sophia Grace Apicella. He was predeceased by his son Anthony J. Apicella.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian burial June 6 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mary Church of St. John Bosco Parish, 731 Main St., Branford. Burial with military honors will follow in Branford Center Cemetery. There are no calling hours. For directions and an online memorial, see www.wsclancy.com.