Joseph Ward

TORRINGTON — Joseph Daniel Ward, 45, of South Main Street, died Monday, Oct. 15, 2007, at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, following a lengthy illness.

Born in Torrington Oct. 16, 1961, he was the the son of William R. Ward and the late Janet (Vitarella) Ward. He had lived in Torrington all of his life. He was a graduate of Torrington High School and recieved his associate’s degree in business from Northwestern Connecticut Community College in Winsted. He was an avid bowler, loved watching the New York Mets and New York Giants and enjoyed participating in the passion plays at St. Thomas Church in Southington.

His survivors include his father; his companion, Irene Raiche of Tolland; two sisters, Lee Ann Ward and her companion, James Nye, and Kathryn Jean Ward, all of Torrington; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held Oct. 18 from the Maloney Funeral Home, Winsted, to St. Peter’s Church in Torrington for the funeral liturgy. Burial was in St. Peter’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ARF, Main Street, Terryville, CT 06786. To leave an online condolence, visit maloneyfuneral.com.