- Date Of Birth: November 15, 1957
- Date Of Death: November 10, 2014
- State: Connecticut
Griswold, CT – Joseph Lorenzo Whitmore III, 56, of Roode Road Griswold died unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, 2014 at the William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich.
He was born in Messina, New York on November 15, 1957 son of the late Joseph Lorenzo Whitmore, Jr. and Elizabeth Frances (Williams) Whitmore. On September 13, 1980 he was united to Mary Ann Norton in Norwich. Mrs. Whitmore survives her husband of 34 years.
Joseph worked as a welder/steel fabricator in the area including, Thames Valley Steel, American Steel, Costal Steel, United Steel and Electric Boat Co. He dedicated his time taking care of his wife who is battling lung cancer. He loved spending time with his family, fishing, watching his favorite team the Patriots, and every western ever made. He was a friend to so many and would do anything for any person he met.
In addition to his wife Mary Ann, Joseph is survived by three children Joseph Lorenzo IV, Amanda and husband Michael Cote, and Matthew and wife Lauren Whitmore, and the light of his life his grandson Aiden Cote. His two sisters Deborah Billings, Robin Salpietro, his brother Mark Whitmore, and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents and sister Kathy Vaclavik.
