Joseph M. Vernale, 77, of New Berlin, died Monday (May 20, 2024) at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain. Born in New Britain, the son of the late Pasquale and Tina (Lopez) Vernale, he was a Berlin resident for many years.  He had been employed as an electrician at Kabalo Electric of South Windsor for several years.

Joe is survived by his wife, Diane M. (Brooks) Vernale, his daughter Paula Vernale, his son, Joseph and his wife Cheryl Vernale, a granddaughter, Tena; a sister Marion and her husband Gilbert Bironi, a niece, a nephew and two great nieces.

Visitation will be held Tuesday (May 28, 2024) from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Farrell Funeral Home 110 Franklin Sq. New Britain. Burial will be private.