Obituary of Joseph T. Farrell

West Melbourne, FL Joseph T. Farrell Jr., 74, formerly of Beacon Falls, CT, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018. Joe was born on November 30, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph T. Farrell, Sr. and Dorothy Hansen Farrell. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Linda G. Farrell, his devoted Bichon Frise, “Rylie Joseph”; daughter and son in law Kelli and Mike Giammarco, grandsons Ryan and Aiden Giammarco, brother in law Tom Torok, mother in law Rose Torok, sister in law and her husband Judy and Nick Palko, sister in law Laurie Davies, nephews Nick, Chris, Tim, Doug and Brendan Palko, nieces Natalie Palko, Lauren and Brynne Davies and several cousins, all of whom he loved very much. He was an avid Disney and Pittsburgh Steeler fan and a frequent visitor to Marathon, in the Florida Keys. Joe’s quick wit will be missed by all who knew him but never forgotten. Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30am, on May 25, 2018, at St. Michael’s Church, 25 Maple Ave. Beacon Falls, CT 06403.  Following Mass honors will be rendered by the United States Army. Joe’s life will be celebrated at a later date. Contributions in his memory can be made to Vitas Hospice, 4450 West Eau Gallie Boulevard, #250, Melbourne, FL 32934 or Cancer Care Centers of Brevard, 1430 Pine Street, Melbourne, FL 32901. I’M FREE Don’t grieve for me now, for now I’m free; I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned away and left it all. I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play. Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found that place at the close of the day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembered joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things I too shall miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life’s been full, I savored much, good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief; Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.