John J. Esposito

John J. Esposito, age 97, of Hamden passed away October 17, 2025. John was predeceased by his wife, Barbara (Galpin) Esposito. Born in Hamden on January 10, 1928, he was a son of the late John and Carmela (Aitro) Esposito. He is survived by his daughters, Holli Esposito of Hamden and Lisa Stall; his grandsons, Stephen Baldino of East Haven and Dillon John Baldino of Northford; his brother, Edward Esposito of Hamden, and several nieces and nephews. John was also predeceased by his sisters, Emily and Connie Esposito, Louise Crocco, and Florence Caporale; and brothers, Dominic, Anthony, Charles, Lawrence, Pasquale and Frank Esposito. John was a resident of Hamden all his life. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. John started his business in 1954, the J & E Oil Company, which he operated for 71 years. John enjoyed and coached Little League Babe Ruth Baseball for many years. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Rangers Hockey Team. He will be dearly missed by his family, many friends, and customers.
Friends may visit with his family on Thursday, October 23rd from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. His Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home, followed by his burial with Military Honors in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hamden. To send a condolence to his family, please see his obituary at: www.beecherandbennett.com.