Millerton – Joseph Salvatore Dario, 87, a fifteen year resident of Millerton, NY formerly of the Jackson Heights neighborhood in Queens, NY died peacefully on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home in the village. Joe worked as a printer in Manhattan and Long Island, NY before retiring in 1997.
Born February 2, 1934 in Manhattan, NY he was the son of the late Salvatore and Maria Dario. He was educated in New York Public Schools and on July 7, 1970 in Manhattan, he married the love of his life, Charlotte May Belter. Their loving marriage lasted for over fifty-one years. Mrs. Dario passed away on September 29, 2021. Mr. Dario was an avid New York Yankees fan and enjoyed watching baseball with his dear wife who was also a Yankees fan. In his spare time he enjoyed designing and constructing bird houses.
Mr. Dario is survived by his brother, James “Jimmy” Dario of New Jersey and his sister Helen of Florida; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, John L. and Mary Belter of Lime Rock, CT; a dear cousin, Helen Hill of Hampton, CT; his special nephews, Michael Rainone, Scott Belter and Daryl Belter; a very close friend, Gordon Keeler and several nieces and nephews and many friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Mr. Dario was predeceased by his brothers, Mario “Mike” Dario and Anthony “Sonny” Dario as well as two sisters, Josephine and Jenny.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10am at, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Cobble Road, Salisbury, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to the Millerton Fire Company, P.O. Box 733, Millerton, NY 12546.
