In Memory of

Joseph

A.

Galiette

Obituary for Joseph A. Galiette

Joseph Anthony Galiette, 77, of the Weatogue section of Simsbury, died Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Hartford Hospital after a 9 year battle with multiple cancers. He was born June 13, 1945 in Bristol, son of the late Silvio Gene and Mary Michelina (Coletto) Galiette and had lived in Canton prior to moving to Weatogue 32 years ago. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Joe was the proud owner of Hair Too in Avon for over 30 years where he was a talented Hairdresser and Stylist. He had a great love for art and photography having created dozens of Fusion-Photo Art pieces. Joe was also a martial arts enthusiast, a Reiki Master and enjoyed playing piano and guitar. He had an eclectic passion for music and creativity that he shared with everyone. His generosity, friendships and wisdom have helped many get through life with outstanding positive and caring energy.

He is survived by his daughter, Trisha Anne Galiette Collucci of Yarmouth, MA; his son, Jason Thomas Galiette of New Hartford; his sister, Anne Marie Masselli of Portland; his grandson, Rocco Collucci of Yarmouth and several cousins and close friends he adored. He was predeceased by his brother, Stephen Galiette.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 18th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Vincent Funeral Home, 880 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 19th at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 265 Stratton Brook Road in West Simsbury. Burial with military honors will follow at 12:30 PM at St Joseph Cemetery, 522 Terryville Avenue in Bristol. Donations in Joe’s memory may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Please visit his Book of Memories at www.vincentfuneralhome.com for online tributes.