Joseph "Sonny" L. Mosca, 85, of Clinton, husband of Paula (Turner) Mosca, died Monday June 20, 2022 at Middlesex Hospital.

He was born in Portland, son of the late Salvatore and Nellie Mosca.  Joe served with the US Army and later took on the profession of a self-employed contractor throughout Middlesex County.  He was an avid golfer, a fan of the Yankees, UCONN Basketball, Giants, Celtics, and the Guilford High School girls' softball team of which his youngest granddaughter, Addie, is a member. He enjoyed his daily rides to Old Saybrook and fishing at the pier with his son.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Sandy Smith of Guilford and Kimberly Vorias of Sarasota, FL; stepchildren, Susan Jaskot of Middlefield, Rebecca Moss of East Haddam, Jennifer Keane of Middlefield, and Joseph Tuscano, III of Ivoryton; sisters, Mary Lou Gilbert and Dolly Footit both of Middletown; eleven grandchildren, Turner Moss, McKenzie Wallen, Andrew Tuscano, Elanne Tuscano, Taylon Fay, Jessica Smith, Abigail Moss, Kenneth Wallen, Maggie Jaskot, Joey Mosca and Addie Smith. He was predeceased by his son, Bruce Joseph Mosca and brothers, James, John, Albert, and Salvatore, Jr. Mosca.

Funeral services are private and burial is at the State Veterans' Cemetery. Those who wish to share memories or express condolences may go online to visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.