Passed peacefully with his family at his side, Thursday, December 16, 2010 at age 78. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52 years, Rosalind; children, Joseph, Jr (Kathy Tiabault), Anthony (Linda Dengler), Lorraine (Scott) Saxton, Thomas, Ann Marie (Doug Pugh); 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sister, Lebra Salerno; brother, Tony (Connie); sister-in-law, Louise Ognissanti; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers, Michael and Frank (Ann) Ognissanti.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 22nd from 4-7 P.M. at the New Comer Funeral Home, 6 Empire Blvd., where a Memorial Service will be held Thursday at 9 AM. Private Interment. Memorial contributions in Joseph's name may be directed to the National Kidney Foudation.