Joseph L. White, Jr., 97, of Wethersfield, CT passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Amberwoods of Farmington. Joseph was born in Hartford, CT and was the son of the late Joseph, Sr. and Hazel (Wallbeoff) White. A proud US Marine, Joe served with the 1st Marine Division during WWII and saw action in the Battle of Okinawa. After the war he returned to Hartford and worked for the Royal Typewriter Co., where he met and married the love of his life, Rella. He went on to become a machinist for United Technologies, Inc. Pratt & Whitney Div. East Hartford, eventually retiring as a General Foreman after many years of service. Joe enjoyed numerous trips to Florida over the years with his family. A humble man, Joe was a hard worker who never missed a day of work.

Joseph is survived by his two sons, Robert of Hartford and John with whom he made his home with in Wethersfield, his beloved dog and best companion Ginger, brother-in-law J. Clarence Coulombe of Maine, sister-in-law Dora Coulombe of Sebring, FL, nieces Mary Jasper of Fullerton, CA, Helen White of Virginia, nephews Edward White, Jr., of Hendersonville, NC and James White, Jr., of Seminole, FL. Joseph was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Rella and by three brothers, Robert, Edward and James. The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Hartford Healthcare Hospice at Home and the caregivers of Home Helpers for assisting with his care during the final weeks of his life.

Services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, CT has charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675. To share a memory of Joseph, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com