Joseph A. Cerreta

Joseph A. Cerreta, 81, died June 3, 2022 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

He was born in New Rochelle, NY, July 19, 1940, son of Benjamin and Beatrice (Tuoti) Cerreta.

Joseph was a graduate of New Rochelle High School and American International College.

Joe moved to Vermont from New Rochelle in 1973.

He was a member of Christ the King Church.

Employment: Joe was a business owner in Killington for many years and enjoyed working with the area chamber of commerce on marketing and development opportunities. Prior to moving to VT, Joe had a successful career in the insurance industry.

Surviving are his wife, Linda (Horvath) Cerreta of Rutland who he married in 1984; 2 sons, Scott Cerreta and wife Jill of Rutland Town, John Johnson and wife Kathy of Vienna, VA; 2 daughters, Amanda Beraldi and husband Matthew of Castleton, Michelle Pierce and husband Tim of Williston; 8 grandchildren, Ella Beraldi, Kylie Pierce, Matt Beraldi Jr., Owen Pierce, Maclaren Johnson, Ben Cerreta, Ally Cerreta, and Bode Cerreta.

He was predeceased by his first wife Barbara (Parzych) Cerreta, son James Cerreta, and sister, Rita Boehm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Christ the King Church at 11am on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Church, 66 So. Main Street, Rutland, VT and the Rutland County Humane Society, 765 Stevens Rd. Pittsford, VT 05763.

Arrangements are by Clifford Funeral Home.