Joseph J. Pasick, age 85 of Stratford beloved husband of 57 years to Catherine L. Pasick passed away on Tuesday March 18, 2008 after a long illness. Joseph was born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania to the late John and Ann Venger Passick. He served with pride in the U.S. Army where he was awarded the Purple Heart, he also served with the U.S. Marine Corp. aboard the U.S.S. Salerno Bay Aircraft Carrier, Atlantic. His service in the Army included tours in Korea, Japan, ARNO North Appennies Po Valley with the 88th Infantry. Survivors in addition to his wife include his 2 children a son Gerry and a daughter Gail Houston, a sister Josephine Stacoviak of PA and numerous loved nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by brothers Michael, George and Edward and sisters Anne Kawalski and Mary Romanchick. Funeral services will be private. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the arrangements.