Mr. Joseph A. Buratto SR.,"88 of 125 Summer St., Lee died Friday April 11, 2014 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. He was born in Pittsfield, Mass on April, 24, 1925, the son of the late Bortolo and Candida (Battistoni) Buratto. He attended Richmond and Williams High School in Stockbridge Mass. Joseph was a Veteran of World War II and Served in the Army as a Corporal; in the Philippines. He was employed by the General Electric Co. for 36 years as an Electronic Electrician retiring in 1986. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Lee. Joseph was an avid sports fan and loved to watch the Boston Celtics and especially the New York Yankees. He loved horseracing and going to the casino's with his family and friends. He enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing. His wife, the former Blanche (Mermet) Buratto, died on August 23, 2005 and they were married on July 26, 1952. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Buratto Jr. of Lee who was his caregiver and whom he resided with and Bruce Buratto and wife Karen of Lee and two grandchildren, Courtney and Matthew Buratto whom he was very proud of and loved very much. He also leaves a sister Mary Korte of West Stockbridge and two brothers Reno Buratto of Lee and John Buratto of West Stockbridge and many nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by all. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday April 16th at 9:15 AM from the Kelly Funeral Home in Lee with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Mary's Church in Lee. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Monday April 14th from 4-7 PM at the Funeral Home. Friends wishing may donations in his memory to Porch Light VNA in c/o the Kelly Funeral Home 3 Main Street Lee, MA 01238.

Visitation Details

Monday, April 14th, 2014 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Kelly Funeral Home

Service Details

Wednesday, April 16th, 2014 10:00am, St. Mary's Church

Interment Details

St. Mary's Cemetery