Joseph Palchak age 87 of Shelton passed away on Friday March 6, 2009 in Griffin Hospital. Mr. Palchak, a retired Machinist for ACME Shear Company, was born in Bridgeport son of the late Joseph and Ann (Zabovnik) Palcak and has been a life long area resident. Survivors include his beloved wife of sixty-four years Anna Clayton Palchak, and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by a brother and 3 sisters. Funeral services and interment are private. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.