Joseph L. Sabataso

Joseph L. Sabataso 83 died Wednesday May 26, 2021 at his home in Rutland, VT surrounded by his family.

He was born May 1, 1938 in Rutland, VT the son of the late Luigi and Dorothy (Belfore) Sabataso.

Joe attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy and St. Michael’s College until he was called home to run the family business, The Palms Restaurant (Est. 1933) with his brother John Sabataso until 1988, when he stepped away to enjoy his time with his family and late wife Maureen (Fish) Sabataso.

Joseph leaves behind his children Crista Cimis husband Mike, son Michael and daughter Alessandra of Hartford, VT.  Joseph Jr. (Jody), wife Karen, daughter Emilia, son William of Rutland and Lauren Downs husband Steve and sons Jacobb and Steven III of Rutland.  His brother John Sabataso and family.  His loving companion of 21 years Jo-Anne Gloria and her children Leslie Murray and her family of Maryland and Amy Cavasos and her family of Tennessee and several nieces and nephews.

Joe loved playing golf, spending time with his family and cooking Sunday dinners.

A celebration of life will be held at the Palms Restaurant Friday June 4, 2021 from 5-7pm.

Condolences may be expressed to Joe’s Family in an online guestbook at www.cliffordfuneralhome.com

Memorial contributions can be made to the VNA & Hospice of Rutland, 7 Albert Cree Drive Rutland, VT 05701.