Ravalese, III, Joseph M.
Joseph M. Ravalese, III, 69, of Ellington, beloved husband of Kathryn I. (Rich) Ravalese passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at the Suffield House. Born July 1, 1953 in Hartford, son of the late Joseph M. Ravalese, Jr. and Marie (Boniface) Ravalese. He grew up in Windsor, and after his schooling he joined the Windsor Police Department, he would later join the Enfield Police Department. After 17 years with Enfield he retired from serving and protecting. A few years before retiring from the Enfield Police Department he opened The Country Diner in Enfield which he owned and operated until his health didn't allow him to work anymore. He also once served as sheriff for Hartford County in Enfield. In his younger days he was a member of the Hayden Station Fire Company. In his free time he was always looking to find ways to help others, he was very instrumental in raising money for a few different charities which would include, Hole in the Wall Gang, Silver Shield which came about after 9/11, the Felician Sisters, and Network Against Domestic Abuse. Besides his wife, Kathryn, he is survived by a son, Joseph B. Ravalese and his fiancé, Jamie Stanley of Windsor Locks, two step-daughters, Carrie Dewees of Somers, Jennifer Dewees of Windsor; a brother, Carl Ravalese and his wife, Mary Ann of Suffield; grandchildren, Layla and Charlotte Ravalese; and three step grandchildren, Aurora Barbosa, Zheta and Rhogan Phimvongsa. His family would like to offer special thanks to all the staff at Suffield House for the care that was provided to Joseph during his stay with them. His family will receive friends on Monday, December 5, 2022 from 4-8 PM at The Lodge Community Chapel, 130 Deerfield Rd., Windsor. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM at The Lodge Community Chapel. Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Felician Sisters, 1315 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082. To leave on-line condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com