On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Joseph “Joe” M. Restelli, 86, a U.S. Army veteran, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT after a long and courageous health battle. Joe was born in New Britain, CT on May 16, 1935. He was the son of Joseph E. Restelli and Mary (Markus) Restelli. Joe went to St. Joseph School in New Britain, Mount St. Charles in Rhode Island, and graduated from New Britain High School. He attended Porter School of Design and worked as a draftsman at various companies. Joe loved summertime picnics, sports, and taking his great-nephews to baseball games. He especially loved watching the New Britain Rock Cats and Boston Red Sox. Joe was very proud of his extended family. He is survived by his beloved sister Louise Blackburn; his niece Lorraine Wicklund; his nephew Paul Pracon and wife Denise; his great-nephews Eric Wicklund and wife Jackie, Kyle Wicklund and wife Veronica; his great-niece Molly Calvo and husband Nick; and his great-grandniece Aubrey Calvo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday April 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Church 1755 Stanley St. New Britain. Burial will be private.