Joseph L. Mercugliano, 88, of Branford died May 2nd at CT Hospice. He was the widower of Jane Davidson Mercugliano. Born in New Haven, son of the late Dominic and Antoinette Mercugliano, Joseph worked as a foreman for 38 years with Pratt & Whitney. He was an avid animal lover, loved to fish , and was a great cook. He is survived by a brother Lawrence(Katherine)Mercugliano Sr. of Hamden , a sister Rose Lois Mercugliano of Branford, a nephew Lawrence(Donna)Mercugliano Jr. of Hamden, a niece Marianne(Alan)Glanzman, and great nephews Jason & David Glanzman all of P.A. The family would like to thank Robert Vealle for all his kind and loving care of Joe for the past year and a half. Funeral MONDAY 9:30 from the Peter H.Torello & Son F.H. 1022 Dixwell ave. Hamden, and 10:30 at St. Elizabeth church, Branford. Burial in East Lawn cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 8:30- 9:30 A.M. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Elizabeth church OR Animal Haven Inc. 89 Mill rd North Haven,CT.