Obituary of Joseph G. Thompson Jr.

Joseph G. Thompson, Jr., age 78, beloved husband of Marie Justo Thompson of Shelton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bridgeport on March 20, 1946, he was a son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Pinder) Thompson, Sr. and was a longtime resident of Shelton.

Joe had an avid love for his grandchildren, his precious garden who he shared with all neighbors. He loved to have cookouts and family Sunday dinners. He was a die hard rock n roll fan and had a special love for Brooklyn and Coney Island. He was an avid world traveler if not he was dancing on the dance floor when he wasn't teasing someone or the wanna be news channel videographer.

In addition to his beloved wife Marie of 47 years, survivors include his two loving children, Shawn Thompson and his wife Nicole and Ashley Thompson and her husband Ryan Riggs all of Shelton, a sister, Dorothy Jaynes of Stratford CT , a brother, William Thompson and his wife Shirley of FL and four cherished grandchildren, Brayden Thompson, Emily Riggs, Rylen Thompson and Tyler Riggs as well as many nieces and nephews.

All are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. directly at St. Lawrence Church, 505 Shelton, Ave., Shelton. Interment will follow in Huntington Lawn Cemetery South. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Tuesday, June 18th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Alzheimer's Association of CT, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489 or at www.alz.org/ct