Mr. Joseph P. Cuifalo

Beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather

FORT MEYERS FL - Joseph P. Cuifalo, age 69 of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family and loved ones at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, after a short but courageous battle with brain cancer. He was the husband of Nancy Rose (White) Cuifalo.

Joe was born September 4, 1955, in Waterbury, CT, the son of the late Anthony and Philomena “Fannie” (Porcaro) Cuifalo and was the adopted son of the late Eleanor Sparano Rinaldi Cuifalo. Joseph grew up in the Hopeville neighborhood of Waterbury and was affectionately called "Babe" by family members because of his natural baseball swing. He enjoyed playing golf with his work and childhood friends and coaching various youth sports in Wolcott. He was commonly referred to as "Coach" from his many years of coaching basketball, baseball and football. He will always be remembered for his passionate, youthful approach to teaching students of all ages. After 42 years as a USPS letter carrier, Joe retired in 2019 to North Fort Myers, Florida. There, he enjoyed hustling on the tennis courts, winning softball championships and relaxing with friends and family. Joseph will be remembered for his quick wit, sarcasm and sense of humor and he will be missed dearly by the many lives he touched, friends he made and family for whom he cared deeply.

Left to honor his legacy and cherish his memory, besides his wife of 44 years, Nancy are his children; Eleanor Cuifalo of Wolcott, CT, Anthony Cuifalo, Nancy M. Cuifalo and Annie Powell of Worcester, MA. He also leaves his two grandsons, Jeremy and Preston Scanlon of Wolcott, CT, as well as many nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his parents and his stepbrothers, Joseph Rinaldi of Old Lyme and James Rinaldi of Waterbury.

The Cuifalo family is sincerely grateful and would like to thank and acknowledge their many friends, who have provided constant love, support, and comfort to them during this time of loss.

A Funeral Mass for Joe will be celebrated on Friday, March 21st, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Francis Xavier Church, 625 Baldwin St, Waterbury, CT. Those planning to attend are kindly asked to meet directly at the church. Interment will immediately follow in Calvary Cemetery, Queen of Peace Mausoleum. To honor Joe’s memory and in lieu of flowers, the Cuifalo family asks for donations to be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main St, Waterbury, CT 06705 has been honored to care for Joeseph and the Cuifalo family during this difficult time. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence or words of comfort or share a memory of someone important to you with your family and friends. Please visit the funeral home’s tribute page at www.caseyfunerals.com to do so. To send flowers or a gift to the family, please visit our Sympathy Store.