Joseph Paul Vigneri passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born on September 29, 1969 to Joseph and Annette Vigneri in Middletown, CT, where he grew up. Joe graduated Middletown High School where he played football. Joe went on to spend the majority of his working years as a contractor and laborer doing home improvements alongside his father in the family business. Joe was most recently employed by Amazon, where he was adored by his coworkers, and never had a hard time amusing friends.

Joe was incredibly strong, spending most of his life doing physically demanding jobs, as well as playing sports, snowboarding, and going to the gym. Joe was also incredibly resilient in mind and spirit, continuously displaying bravery and courage when met with adversity. Joe had a passion for acting, which he pursued as a hobby. He had a lead role in a play, a small role in a movie, and was an extra for a television series. Joe was a loyal New York fan, closely following the Giants and Yankees. He loved Saturday night family dance parties, falling asleep to The Jeffersons with his sons, and getting together with family to watch the Giants and make steamed cheeseburgers. His family will always remember him sitting outside by the firepit, throwing a few back, making everyone laugh, and playing Audioslave or Pearl Jam in the background. Joe was known for his unforgettable smile, laugh, and sense of humor. He was incredibly devoted to his family and was especially protective of them all.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Melissa (Linehan) Vigneri; his children, Brooke and son-in-law George Sirigos, Brittney Vigneri, Tanner Vigneri, Ryder Vigneri, and Cooper Vigneri; grandson, Geo Sirigos; brother, John and wife Michele Vigneri; sister, Liza Vigneri and partner Massimo DeMedici; brothers-in-law, Brian and wife Liz Linehan, and Justin Linehan; and mother-and-father-in-law, Deborah and Kevin Linehan. Joseph also leaves behind nephews, Jaden and Gage Davis, and Connor and Finnegan Linehan; nieces, Hannah Vigneri, Zoe Linehan, Presley Malley, and Shannen Ross; great-niece, Everleigh Davis; as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. Joseph was met in the afterlife by his parents; maternal grandparents (Salvatore and Doreen Fazzino); paternal grandparents (John and Anne Vigneri); uncles, Paul and David Fazzino, and John Vigneri.

Joe's family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Yale New Haven Hospital and New England Donor Services for their compassion during this difficult time.

Funeral services will be held Saturday (May 13 ^th ) at 9 a.m. at Northford Congregational Church, 4 Old Post Rd, Northford. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Portland. Visitation will be held Friday (May 12 ^th ) from 5 to 8 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. Gifts in Joe's memory may be sent to the Tanner, Ryder, and Cooper Education Fund via https://everloved.com/life-of/joe-vigneri/ . To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.